Watford has set a price of £15 million (€17.2 million) for the summer departure of their captain, Imrân Louza. This price is not negotiable and is part of a strategic plan to fund the acquisition of young talents. The Saudi clubs Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah FC are willing to pay the asking price. In contrast, interested English clubs, such as Everton FC and Fulham FC, consider the valuation to be excessive. Brighton & Hove Albion attempted to sign the Moroccan international during the last winter transfer window.
The 26-year-old French-Moroccan central midfielder is unenthusiastic about joining a Gulf league, as his priority is to remain in Europe, specifically the Premier League, to maintain his level of competitiveness and his place in the Moroccan national team, for which he has 14 caps and 2 goals. Louza joined Watford in July 2021 and has a contract until 2028. He has registered 7 goals and 9 assists in 38 Championship appearances this season. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €14.00m.
