“Would be an excellent acquisition” – Brentford eyeing up swoop for Watford player: The verdict

The 24-year-old only joined the Hornets last summer from Belgian side Club Brugge, but his good form in his debut top flight campaign in England have seen him attract interest.

According to the Watford Observer, the Bees have their sights set on the Nigerian, who bagged 10 Premier League goals this season.

With the Hertfordshire outfit now set to compete in the Championship this season, we ask our FLW writers their verdict on how much the forward would be worth for a top flight return… 

It certainly seems inevitable that Watford will lose out on Dennis this summer after his solid debut season in England, netting 10 times in the Premier League.

Considering he hadn’t shown that kind of goal scoring ability at his previous clubs, perhaps it was a surprise that Dennis was able to hit the back of the net that much, but it will likely guarantee him a Premier League move.

The Nigerian’s ability to play through the middle as well as out wide will make him a hot commodity, and that versatility would be useful to a club like Brentford, who need to add quality to their side to make sure they remain a Premier League team for years to come.

At the age of 24 and on a long-term contract at the Hornets, Dennis should command a fee of at least £15 million – that would represent good profit considering he was a £3.6 million capture from Club Brugge.

You could not argue though if his price-tag went into the £20 million range though, considering he hit double figures in his first ever year in the Premier League.

An exciting forward, who has proven to be able to cut it within a poor Watford side in the Premier League, Emmanuel Dennis is a very good option for Brentford to consider. 

Netting 10 league goals and providing a further six assists