Watford are close to securing the signature of Slovakia midfielder Juraj Kucka from Parma.

According to the Watford Observer, there are still some details that need to be agreed between the relevant parties.

However, the transfer is close to official completion, and a public announcement could happen in the coming days or weeks.

The 34-year-old Kucka has spent most of his career in Italy, playing for AC Milan, Genoa, and Parma.

He is a central midfielder who can add a lot of depth and nous to the Hornets, who are newly promoted into the Premier League.