Barcelona Transfer News: Paco Alcacer Close to Watford Loan in Latest Rumours

Barcelona are reportedly in negotiations to send fringe striker Paco Alcacer on a two-year loan to Premier League side Watford.

According to Lluis Miguelsanz of Marca, the deal will include an obligation for the Hornets to buy Alcacer at the end of the loan spell, and all that remains now is for the Spaniard to agree to the move.   

Alcacer, 24, joined Barca from Valencia in 2016 but has started only 14 La Liga games in the subsequent two seasons.

He is surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou, especially after the addition of Malcom to Barca's front line.

Per Miguelsanz, the Spain international was hoping to make a return to Valencia, but that is no longer an option, and he should now decide on his future in the next week.

If he opts to make the switch to Vicarage Road, it could be a deal that works out for all parties.

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The Hornets need more firepower in their ranks as last season in the Premier League Abdoulaye Doucoure top-scored for the club with just seven goals.

Given a regular starting spot in Javi Gracia's squad, Alcacer could definitely do better than that as he is an accomplished finisher.

He would also be playing alongside former Barcelona team-mate Gerard Deulofeu, who sealed a permanent move to Watford last month.

In is final season at Valencia, Alcacer scored 13 goals and provided six assists in 34 appearances.

That kind of return would be valuable to Watford as they look to break into the top half of the Premier League next season.