Ipswich in a race with rival for £4m rated star
Watford are willing to sell striker Mileta Rajovic this month, but only at a specific price.
According to The Sun’s Transfer News Live page (20/12, 20:42), the Hornets have set a £4 million asking price for the 24-year-old, sparking interest.
Ipswich and Blackburn learn Watford’s Mileta Rajovic price tag
Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers have both expressed interest in the Danish attacker.
Indeed, when Ipswich were turned down for Blackburn’s Sam Gallagher, Kieran McKenna’s side reportedly considered the Watford attacker as an option.
PA journalist Nick Mashiter revealed the news, citing George Hirst’s long-term absence.
Meanwhile, Blackburn Rovers have apparently joined the competition for Rajovic, while Sam Gallagher remains linked with a move away from Ewood Park.
According to Alan Nixon’s Patreon post, Gallagher’s departure has been postponed due to Rovers’ inability to locate a successor. However, Watford’s Rajovic remains their top pick.
Mileta Rajovic stats
Rajovic has certainly impressed the two sides above with his ability to find the back of the net since joining the Championship in August.
Rajovic, who joined Watford for a reputed £1.7 million in the summer, has scored eight league goals and one in the FA Cup.
This is despite not being a regular starter, as Watford head coach Valerien Ismael has frequently rotated Rajovic with Vakoun Bayo this season.
Rajovic has started only 14 of his 25 matches this season, and he has only played the full 90 minutes five times.
Watford would need Rajovic replacement
If Watford sold Mileta Rajovic this month for £4 million, the Hornets would almost probably have to reinvest.
Rajovic is one of just two strikers at Vicarage Road after Rhys Healey left for Huddersfield Town for a fee of £2 million.
Indeed, with Rajovic’s departure, Valerien Ismael’s squad would only have Vakoun Bayo as a recognised striker.
This would imply that any agreement for Rajovic’s departure would occur after Watford had signed another forward, rather than before.
It is also worth noting that Rajovic, with nine goals, is Watford’s leading scorer, with Vakoun Bayo coming in second with six.
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