Javi Gracia walking away from Watford means the Hornets squad has just got bigger. Not only with the late January signings but also with the players the Spaniard didn't pick in both his team and his squad. He wanted experienced players in to complement the youngsters but he didn't get that and grew increasingly irritated. Watford's best bit of business in January could be the loan signing of Pierre Ekwah who ironically arrived just after Gracia left. The midfielder did well at Sunderland and fits the profile of midfielder that Gracia was after.

Source: BBC February 06, 2026 14:38 UTC