Turkish champions Trabzonspor are keen to swoop for William Troost-Ekong.

Turkish champions Trabzonspor are keen on a move for Watford’s Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong.

Troost-Ekong joined Watford from the Italian side Udinese, a part of the Pozzo family of clubs including the Hornets.

Since arriving in late September 2020, the Dutch-born Nigerian international has made 52 appearances for the Hertfordshire club. He has scored just the one goal.

Watford find themselves competing in the Championship this season. Troost-Ekong has been a part of these plans, having made a brief appearance from the bench and twice being an unused sub.

28-year-old Troost-Ekong has been at Watford since 2020 but before that, he spent a year in Turkey with Bursaspor.

The dependable centre-back made 32 appearances for the Turkish side that year, scoring three goals.

He is now wanted back there with Trabzonspor looking at a loan deal and option to buy.

Reports elsewhere state that Trabzonspor have already had a loan offer rebuffed by Watford. These reports put the option to buy price being proposed as in the region of £1.7 million.

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