Liam Cooper has been made a target for Watford this summer, after he was released by Leeds United at the end of last season, having spent nearly ten years in Yorkshire.
Tom Cleverley has enquired about a deal for the centre-back, who made 284 appearances for Leeds in his time at Elland Road. According to Leeds Live, Watford are one of several clubs to have taken a look at Cooper, who will now be anxiously waiting for a move, with the new Championship campaign just days away.
Blackburn Rovers have come closest to securing the services of the 32-year-old, but manager John Eustace admitted at the end of July that talks had slowed between the two parties.
After a very disappointing 2023–24 season in which they ended 16th in the Championship, their lowest place since the 2009–10 campaign, Watford will be seeking for additional second tier experience.
Cooper is a solid option for Watford
Cooper featured 15 times in the league for Leeds last season, the fewest appearances he has made in a campaign since his transfer from Chesterfield in August 2014. A combination of a foot injury at the start, as well as impressive performances from Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu forced him to watch on from the sideline.
Nevertheless, he has not forgotten how to perform, and can be utilised by the Hornets if a deal is agreed.
FLW’s Watford Fan Pundit, Justin Beattie, accepts that the club cannot attract the stars that they have done in the past but will be able to get the best out of the centre-back.
He said: “What we do know about Liam Cooper is he’s done it at Leeds, and we’re not in the position now of making big headline signings.
“So, if we’re going to go for good freebies, we could do a lot worse than go for this player.”
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