Nantes are eyeing up a loan move for Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The 24-year-old has made only four appearances in all competitions for the Hornets this season and he is hungry for more football.
That, according to Foot Mercato, has sparked interest from Nantes and they are now exploring the possibility of signing the 24-year-old on loan.
The French club know Doucoure from his time at Rennes and they are eager to bring him back to France – even if it is only on a short-term basis.
Watford, however, may be reluctant to let the Frenchman leave during the January transfer window due to their mounting injury crisis.