Watford sign Adlène Guedioura from Crystal Palace on three-year deal

Next up, according to the BBC’s Geoff Doyle, is Colombian worldwide Victor Ibarbo, who joins on loan from Roma pending a medical.

Ibarbo, who was linked with Leeds United last summer, but eventually ended up signing for Roma, is expected to be snapped up by Watford before the transfer window closes in England tomorrow.

The 25-year-old has spent seven months with Roma, having previously played for Cagliari.

Watford said on their official website: “Watford FC are delighted to announce that Adlène Guedioura has completed a permanent return to Vicarage Road from Crystal Palace”.

The 29-year-old Algerian midfielder will be welcomed back with open arms at Vicarage Road and has signed a three-year deal at the club.

Oulare scored nine goals in 39 appearances for Club Brugge and is a sizeable presence up front, standing at nearly two metres in height.

The Mexico worldwide joined the Hornets in January, helping them to promotion to the top flight, but now could be in Champions League action with Porto.