In an interview with BBC Three Counties Radio, Watford's director of football, Luke Dowling, revealed that the club is in talks to re-sign Manchester City academy defender Stephen Mfuni on loan for the 2026-27 season. Mfuni made 27 appearances on loan at Watford in the second half of the recent campaign. Dowling highlighted Mfuni's versatility and said there is renewed interest from Watford for another loan spell. The director also stated that Watford are in regular contact with Manchester City regarding the loan.

Watford have expressed their desire to bring Stephen Mfuni back. Sporting director Luke Dowling confirmed that discussions with Manchester City regarding the teenager were taking place earlier this summer.

According to Alex Crook, Stephen Mfuni remains an option for Watford after his loan to Coventry was not completed.

According to @alex_crook, Manchester City's 18-year-old English defender Stephen Mfuni is set to join Coventry City. Mfuni was on loan at Watford for the second half of last season, and the club had also been keen on a move for him. He has been capped 17 times by England at the U19 level. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.