Watford have announced the signing of England Under-21 midfielder Will Hughes from Derby County.
The 22-year-old has joined the Hornets for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a five-year deal to become the club's first summer signing.
He is also Marco Silva’s first recruit since being named head coach at the end of last month.
Hughes, currently representing England at the UEFA European Under-21 Championships, will join the Watford squad subject to completion of medical tests on his return to the UK.
He made 165 career appearances for Championship club Derby, scoring nine goals.
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