Watford consider loan move for Aston Villa defender

The club are keen to sign a left-back and are looking at several players, including QPR’s Kenneth Paal.

Aston Villa defender Sousa, who finished last season on loan at Plymouth Argyle, is also on Watford’s radar.

The Hornets are considering a loan move for the 19-year-old.

That could appeal to Aston Villa, who signed Sousa from fellow Premier League club Arsenal in January this year.

Villa sent him straight on loan to Plymouth so he could play regular senior football to speed up his development.

Sousa finished the season with eight league appearances to his name, receiving a yellow card once, against Preston North End.