Watford showed interest in signing Marwan Al-Sahafi, but he is more inclined towards joining Blackburn Rovers. Despite an official offer from Royal Antwerp, who were keen to add the Saudi attacker to their squad following his return to Al-Ittihad after a loan spell at Beerschot, Al-Sahafi is excited by the project at Blackburn Rovers. The deal with Blackburn is expected to be a loan with an option to buy, positioning the Rovers as the frontrunners ahead of Watford and QPR in securing his signature.