--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-28T16:48:24.731Z last_updated: 2026-07-19T09:27:25+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/watford/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud2F0Zm9yZG9ic2VydmVyLmNvLnVrL3Nwb3J0LzI2MjkyNDc1LnRyYW5zZmVyLXRyYWNrZXItd2F0Zm9yZHMtc3VtbWVyLTIwMjYtaW5zLW91dHMvP3JlZj1yc3M --- # Transfer tracker: All of Watford - **Source:** - **Published:** 19 Jul - **Club:** Watford - **Original URL:** https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/26292475.transfer-tracker-watfords-summer-2026-ins-outs/?ref=rss Keep on top of all the summer 2026 ins and outs at Watford with our transfer tracker. More: FLASH SALE: £6 for six months of Watford coverage Kjerrumgaard completed a permanent move to England, following on from last season's loan. The Danish striker netted nine goals in his debut season at Vicarage Road, enough to convince Gino Pozzo and Gian Luca Nani that his future is in the Championship. Luca Kjerrumgaard (Image: Watford FC) Bravo became the Hornets' second summer signing, joining on a three-year deal from Udinese. The Spaniard won Player of the Tournament at the 2024 Under-19 Euros and has been on the books at Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, having come through the Barcelona academy. Right-back Traore initially signed in Italy after his Heidenhein contract run out, before Gian Luca Nani decided he was best served switching to Watford. Traore has played 87 Bundesliga matches across the last three seasons and became the first summer signing. Dele-Bashiru ended his seven years as a Watford player by signing a permanent deal worth €500k with Aris FC in Greece. The midfielder played 81 times for the Hornets, but had been out on loan at Gençlerbirliği last season and was never likely to be in first-team plans. After three years at Vicarage Road, Chakvetadze sealed a switch to sister club Udinese. The Georgian had asked to leave this summer and, it has transpired, signed for Gino Pozzo's Serie A club with a fractured metatarsal. Baxter also asked to leave after playing just eight games since signing on a free transfer from Bolton Wanderers last summer. He joins Leyton Orient, where he should be first-choice keeper. Nathan Baxter (Image: Action Images) After three years in WD18, Ince has departed on a free transfer. He scored two hat-tricks in yellow but was largely frustrated by inconsistent game time throughout his period in Hertfordshire. Mendy is another to leave, this time after only one season. Having been shut out completely by Javi Gracia, the midfielder eventually played 26 times but saw his form drop off at the end of last season. Papy Mendy in possession (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) Having made his debut at Stoke City in March, Lawson departs. He has since signed for FF Jaro in Finland, where he will aim to kickstart his senior career. Adeyemo made a famous impact on the first team in January 2023, becoming Watford's third-youngest ever goalscorer. He has suffered badly with injuries since and is now on the hunt for a new club. Tobi Adeyemo (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) Mfuni hadn't played since Stoke away in March but was technically contracted until this summer. Watford would like to sign him back, but whether that's possible is still unclear. Abankwah also doesn't appear likely to be heading back to the UK, having joined pre-season at Udinese. He played 51 times for the Hornets across an 18-month loan spell. James Abankwah in action (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) Mendy may be remembered as being billed by the club as their "number one target" in defence, but his Watford career was very forgettable in the main. He started just one match in his natural centre-back position, subbed at half-time at home to Leicester. Another who won't be remembered too fondly, Goglichidze started well but soon saw his form dip hugely. He has also returned to Udinese. Saba Goglichidze on the ball (Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC) Ekwah showed fleeting glimpses of ability in midfield but couldn't sustain it. Ed Still dropped him at the end of the season and he is unlikely to be seen again in WD18.