Watford have been knocked by Championship West Brom in a move for defender Craig Dawson.

It is understood the offer was an initial year-long loan for a fee of £750,000.

The bid also included an option to buy the 28 year old central defender for £2.5m installments over four years adding up to a potential total of £10m.

The Baggies want at least £20m for Dawson.