Busy Sheffield United rivals make third new signing of the summer

It’s early days yet but one of Sheffield United’s Championship rivals have been ensuring they get their business done quickly with their third signing so far

Sheffield United has been very quiet on the transfer front, with only the occasional suggestion of a new addition to the squad for the forthcoming season.

However, one of their competitors has also had a busy preseason, with their third new face arriving this week.
Watford, who finished 14th last season and are set to challenge for the play-offs this season, have signed former Middlesbrough full-back Marc Bola from Turkish side Samsunspor.

Bola, who started his career at Arsenal but never had a first-team appearance, played over 100 games for Boro before moving to Turkey to assist Samsunspor qualify for the Europa League.

“We have been watching Marc for some time, and his performances in the Turkish league have been outstanding,” Sporting Director Gian Luca Nani told Watford’s official website.

“He has brought consistency to his game and Championship experience, so we are delighted to welcome him to Vicarage Road.”

“We see him primarily as a left back, but he can also play in the center of defence.

“We obviously studied other options but Marc’s experience and age made him the standout candidate as we plan for the new season.”

Watford FC’s plans for the remainder of the transfer window

“Our goal is to move as soon as possible in the transfer market in readiness for the arrival of Paulo [Pezzalano] for pre-season, and we should still have plenty of work to do to be ready for the new season.

“This obviously includes attacking options, which we are prioritising.”

Watford have already signed Cypriot international midfielder Hector Kyprianou and goalkeeper Nathan Baxter, who left Bolton Wanderers at the end of the season.

“This obviously includes attacking options, which we are prioritising.”

 

Watford have already signed Cypriot international midfielder Hector Kyprianou in this window as well as goalkeeper Nathan Baxter who left Bolton Wanderers at the end of the season