Watford are planning a move for Palermo midfielder Oscar Hiljemark.

The 23 year-old Sweden international, says RetePalermo.it, is high on Watford's shopping list.

New Hornets manager Walter Mazzarri knows Hiljemark well and has approved the move in talks with the Pozzo family.

Hiljemark has also been linked with AC Milan and Napoli after playing a key role in Palermo's Serie A survival.

For his part, Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini is reluctant to sell before the Euros.