Watford have been linked with a loan move for out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Oriol Romeu.

According to the Sun, the Hornets are interested in taking the former Barcelona youngster on loan for an initial £1million fee with a view to a £6million permanent switch next summer. 

The 23-year-old joined Chelsea in 2011 but, after a promising start to his career at Stamford Bridge, a combination of injuries and competition for places has seen him slip down the pecking order.

He spent last season on loan at German club Stuttgart and the 2013/2014 campaign at Valencia.