Watford have joined Inter and Lazio in the race to sign Boavista centre half Goncalo Cardoso, with Javi Gracia keen on a deal to bring the Portuguese ace to Vicarage Road in the summer.
The 18-year-old has emerged as one of Europe's brightest stars this season with a number of clubs reportedly monitoring the youngster's progress in what has been a breakthrough campaign in the Primeira Liga for the Portuguese.
According to the Daily Mail, alongside Serie A giants Inter and Lazio, Watford have now emerged as contenders for the defender - with the club ready to make a deal before other offers come flooding in.