Player sales possible - Simpson

WatfordWatford chairman Graham Simpson has refused to rule out future player sales as he looks to ensure long-term sustainability.

Simpson, along with major shareholder Lord Michael Ashcroft, put his stake in the Hornets up for sale in the summer and around 10 parties have declared an interest.

No formal offers have been forthcoming so far and Simpson admits the squad might be affected early in the new year as a result.

He told the Observer: "What we will do in January is look at the picture because there will be a number of things it will be dependent on such as if we haven't found an individual investor, whether we've found other people that will put money into the club, but we do have a good relationship with our bank so we have funding in place.

"That's excellent and I think in the current climate that should be appreciated - we have a really good relationship with Barclays. They look at all the accounts in absolute detail and they're comfortable to support us moving forward."

Simpson added: "But I will look you in the eye and say if I feel it is necessary - and I don't know which player, and I don't know how much, because it depends in January where we are and whatever investment we've had in - but if I feel it is the right thing to do to make the club sustainable I will consider that definitely."


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