Watford are reportedly lining up a move for Andrea Ranocchia, who worked under head coach Walter Mazzarri at Inter.

The 28-year-old has been with Milan since 2011 but was shipped out to Sampdoria on loan in January 2016, and has played only five times in Serie A this season.

Reports in Italy have linked the centre-back with both the Hornets and Swansea City, having been the subject of speculation over a possible move to Liverpool a year ago.

Ranocchia started more than half of Mazzarri's 56 games in charge of the Nerazzurri, scoring twice. He has 21 caps for Italy.