Watford take first step towards stability: Starting now all player contracts include 50 per cent wage reduction in case of relegation

Sporting director Cristiano Giaretta says measure has been mostly well-received by players and agents alike so far.

Players have to accept more incentive based contracts in light of the pandemic instead of a high base salary.

After numerous coaching changes over the past few years Watford have increased investment in backroom staff to become less dependant on one single person.

Giaretta has started noticing interesting trends in the transfer market in which Watford have already been busy.