Marco Silva Might Talk Over At Watford

According to Sky sources Marco Silva is in advanced talks with Watford about becoming their new manager. It is understood that an agreement between the two parties is expected to be reached in the next 24 to 48 hours.

Hull confirmed on Wednesday that Silva had activated a clause in his contract which allowed him to leave his position as the club's head coach. Silva was appointed as Hull boss in January following the sacking of Mike Phelan, with the club languishing in 20th place in the Premier League.

The Portuguese, previously of Sporting Lisbon and Olympiakos, won eight of his 22 matches in charge of the Tigers, but was unable to prevent them from suffering relegation to the Sky Bet Championship.

Watford have been looking for a new first-team boss since confirming the departure of Walter Mazzarri as head coach earlier this month.