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Watford transfer news: Jerome Sinclair closing in on loan move to Brentford

Dean Smith wants the Watford striker, 20, on a six-month loan when the January transfer window opens

Jerome Sinclair is a target for Brendford

JEROME SINCLAIR is a target for Brentford in a loan move.

Dean Smith wants the Watford striker, 20, on a six-month loan when the January transfer window opens.

Jerome Sinclair is a target for Brendford
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Jerome Sinclair is a target for BrenfordCredit: PA:Press Association

The Bees will attempt to take advantage of Sinclair not featuring for Walter Mazzarri this season with a deal that gives his parent club no option to recall him.

Jerome Sinclair hasn't played for Walter Mazzarri this season
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Jerome Sinclair hasn't played for Walter Mazzarri this seasonCredit: Getty Images

Sinclair could be made available after struggling to break into the first team following his £4million move from Liverpool in the summer.

Troy Deeney and Odion Ighalo have been Mazzarri’s first choice and Isaac Success has also been competing for a place.

Watford captain Troy Deeney leads the line for the Hornets
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Watford captain Troy Deeney leads the line for the HornetsCredit: Getty Images

But the Watford will consider allowing Sinclair to be part of a Championship promotion bid for experience before returning to Vicarage Road.

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