Watford Sporting Director: 'No Offers Received' for Midfielder Imran Louza

Watford's sporting director, Luke Dowling, has firmly stated that the English club intends to retain the services of Moroccan international Imran Louza. Dowling addressed speculation surrounding Louza's potential exit during the summer transfer window, characterizing such reports as nothing more than "media noise."

Dowling clarified that Watford has not received any official offers for the midfielder, despite his name being linked with clubs such as Paris FC, Ajax, and Crystal Palace. He emphasized that Louza remains an integral part of the Watford squad. The player has reportedly returned to full training after a delayed start to the season due to his participation in a training camp with the Moroccan national team prior to the World Cup.

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Imran is still a Watford player, and as far as I know, a lot of the noise around him in the press is just noise.

"Imran is still a Watford player, and as far as I know, a lot of the noise around him in the press is just noise," Dowling was quoted as saying. He praised Louza's technical talent and his crucial role in the team's build-up play, describing him as one of the best midfielders in the league. The sporting director expressed the club's satisfaction with Louza's continued presence and his dedication during the pre-season preparations.

While Louza recently lost the captain's armband to teammate Matt Pollock, Dowling downplayed any potential tension, asserting that the player accepted the decision maturely and continued to work diligently. The club is focused on fostering a positive atmosphere and preparing the team for the upcoming season, aiming to return to winning ways.

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We have to focus on how good Imran is. He is one of the best midfielders in this league, and he helps us build the play, and he is technically gifted, he sees passes and makes the team play.