Watford are resigned to losing youngster Will Hughes after he rejected another contract offer.

Per the Watford Observer, the midfielder was offered a five-year contract with generous wages.

But that offer was rejected, while he only has a year left on his current contract.

The Hornets are likely to accept a summer sale, as they would lose him for free next summer.

The likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle United are very interested in signing Hughes.

Villa are in the strongest position to secure Hughes' signature, given the Magpies' financial issues at present.