Watford have made an offer for AC Milan striker M'Baye Niang.
The 22-year-old has been discussing a move to Genoa while other Premier League clubs including West Ham have also held tentative talks for the forward.
Watford are willing to take him on a season loan with view to a permanent transfer for £14million.
The former France U21 international has had spells on loan at Genoa and Montpellier since joining Milan in 2012 from Caen.