Udinese defender Thomas Heurtaux is being linked with Watford.

Olympique Lyon tabled an offer for the Frenchman this week, but the bid fell short of Udinese's valuation.

Heurtaux is expected to leave Udinese this summer and English partners Watford are emerging as a likely destination.

The Pozzo family own Udinese and Watford, with the Hornets needing to strengthen their squad this summer ahead of next season's Premier League return.

The 26 year-old Heurtaux is in his third year at Udinese.