Former Crystal Palace manager Hodgson arrived at Vicarage Road on Tuesday to replace Claudio Ranieri. He is tasked with steering the Hornets away from the relegation zone – they sit 18th as things stand, two points from safety.
[AD]
Ranieri had been busy in the January transfer window, bet prediction bringing in three players. Left-back Hassane Kamara, central defender Samir and defensive midfielder Edo Kayembe all joined under his supervision.
Watford has continued their recruitment drive by capturing 24-year-old winger Kalu from Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.
The wide man, who did not make Nigeria’s squad for the AFCON, bet prediction site has agreed on a three-and-a-half-year deal with the Hornets. He will deputise for Ismaila Sarr amid the player’s recovery from a knee injury and participation with Senegal at the African tournament.
Kalu has made 11 league appearances for Bordeaux this season. today betting tips His solitary goal came in September’s 3-3 draw with Montpellier.
He originally cost the French club ÂŁ7.65 million when joining from KAA Gent in Belgium.
Speaking on his switch to the Premier League, Kalu said: “When I heard about the opportunity, I felt grateful.
“It’s one of my dreams to play in the Premier League, banker bet of the day this is what I want. I will be here to give my best.
“I spoke to M’Baye Niang, he was my team-mate in Bordeaux, he told me a lot about the Premier League and he was here before, online sports betting he told me it’s a great club. He said the Premier League is the best league in the world, so I should grab my chance.
“[Slovakia, Belgium and France] are all good leagues, but I see the Premier League as more intense, powerful, I see it as the strongest league in the world.
“With my experience from the leagues I have played in, it’s quite similar with Ligue 1 and the Premier League. It’s amazing, every game is like a final, playing against the top clubs in the world.”