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title: "Surprise European giant expressing interest in Watford misfit"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/surprise-european-giant-expressing-interest-in-watford-misfit/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Cox"
section: "La Liga News"
published: "2016-04-23T20:32:14Z"
modified: "2016-04-23T20:32:14Z"
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# Surprise European giant expressing interest in Watford misfit

![Watford](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/4765424-500x313.jpg)Transfer Tavern have heard the news that [Portugese news outlet, A Bola, have published reports](https://www.abola.pt/nnh/destaque.aspx?id=608008&zona=1&t=5) today that FC Porto will not give Watford loanee, Miguel Layun, a permanent deal in the summer after failing to fulfil his defensive duties to the appropriate standard.

Porto have an option in Layun’s contract to seal his services at a cost of six million euros but are set to [let the midfielder leave in the summer.](https://www.abola.pt/nnh/destaque.aspx?id=608008&zona=1&t=5)

The 27-year-old has registered 18 assists this season and Real Madrid are said to be monitoring his situation from across the border, [according to Spanish publication *AS.*](https://futbol.as.com/futbol/2016/04/20/primera/1461129143_828136.html)

Layun spent time four years at Club America, based in Mexico City, where he scored 15 goals in over 140 appearances. He then cemented a permanent deal with Watford in January last year before being loaned out to Porto at the start of the 2015/16 season.

The Mexican has also scored three goals at international level and is an established member of the senior squad with 32 caps to his name.

**Watford fans, do you want to see the player stay? Let us know in the comments below!**