Hornets in cash buzz

WATFORD made a £4million profit for 2016-17 – but they may have to sell star players Abdoulaye Doucoure or Richarlison to remain in the black.

The Hornets’ finances were boosted by the £20m sale of striker Odion Ighalo to Chinese club Changchun Yatai – and 88 per cent of their revenue now comes from TV income.

With owner Gino Pozzo’s business model based on finding rough diamonds and selling them on for a huge profit, it looks as if Watford will cash in on £6m bargain Doucoure.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are all monitoring the £40m-rated midfielder.