Watford and their Championship rivals Swansea City are interested in signing Queens Park Rangers defender Jake Clarke-Salter. According to West London Sport, Swansea have also become interested in the 28-year-old, and both clubs are looking to complete a deal before the transfer deadline. Watford's interest was initially reported by Sky Sports News. Clarke-Salter is one of several defensive targets for the club, alongside players such as Sheffield United's Mark McGuinness, Tyler Bindon of Nottingham Forest, and Al Gharafa's Mason Holgate. The English-Irish defender joined his current club in July 2022 and has 12 caps and one goal for the England U21 national team. His current Transfermarkt market value is €800k.