Watford are ready to enter new contract talks with manager Javi Gracia.

The Daily Mail says formal discussions are yet to begin with the Spaniard — whose contract runs out at the end of this season.

But resolving any uncertainty around his future is high on the club's agenda.

Watford bosses are under no illusion that Gracia's stock is rising thanks to the club's 100 per cent start to the season and there is a desire to tie him down.

The manager has galvanised the club following a stuttering end to last season.