11:01am Wednesday 8th July 2009
By Adam Newson
Watford are still in negotiations with Carlisle United over a compensation fee for new striker Danny Graham.
Graham signed for the Hornets last week after running down his contract at Brunton Park and because the former Middlesbrough-man is under 24, Carlisle are due compensation.
At the weekend the North West club said the matter was going to be dealt with by a Football League tribunal after rejecting a £25,000 offer from Watford.
But yesterday, Hornets’ chief executive Julian Winter said: “Discussions are on-going between ourselves and Carlisle United to agree a suitable fee for Danny Graham.”
The £25,000 offered was seen as unacceptable by Carlisle, especially considering the club rejected a £250,000 bid from Huddersfield Town in January.
Speaking to the News and Star on Saturday, Blues’ chief executive David Allen said: "Watford have made an offer of £25,000, which has been declined.
“The matter will now be put in the hands of the Football League.”
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