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Watford join Birmingham in race for Everton’s ex-England winger Aaron Lennon on permanent deal

New Watford boss Marco Silva has declared his interest in bringing experienced winger Aaron Lennon on-board

MARCO SILVA is looking to add some much needed experience to his new Watford side in the form of ex-Spurs man Aaron Lennon.

The Hornets will have to negotiate with Everton - as the Toffees are looking to offload Lennon on a permanent deal - while Watford want their man on loan.

 Lennon is wanted by both Watford and Championship side Birmingham City
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Lennon is wanted by both Watford and Championship side Birmingham CityCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The winger is back on the mend after suffering with stress-related illness at the tail-end of last season
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The winger is back on the mend after suffering with stress-related illness at the tail-end of last seasonCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 After dropping in and out of the Everton line-up Lennon will be hoping to secure regular first-team football
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After dropping in and out of the Everton line-up Lennon will be hoping to secure regular first-team footballCredit: AFP - Getty

The 30-year-old still possesses a frightening burst of acceleration and quality delivery, which Silva will hope can feed the Hornets' star striker Troy Deeney.

Lennon has recently been on the road to recovery from a stress-related illness - which left him sectioned under the Mental Health Act in May.

Policemen picked him up on the busy M602 motorway and were apparently "concerned for his welfare".

He returned to training sooner than expected, and even featured in pre-season for the Toffees - scoring against Dutch side FC Twente last month.

Lennon has also been linked to a move to Birmingham City - pursued by his former manager at Spurs, Harry Redknapp.

The winger may not be in Everton manager Ronald Koeman's plans for next season, so will be looking elsewhere for regular first-team action.

 Ex-Hull boss Marco Silva wants to bring Lennon in on loan
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Ex-Hull boss Marco Silva wants to bring Lennon in on loanCredit: PA:Press Association
 Everton manager Koeman wants to secure a permanent move away for Lennon, rather than a loan
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Everton manager Koeman wants to secure a permanent move away for Lennon, rather than a loanCredit: AFP or licensors

Lennon is a Premier League veteran, making an impressive 266 appearances over a decade at Tottenham.

In 2015 he decided it was time to move on, and made the switch to Merseyside on loan, before the deal was made permanent in September 2015.

The winger kicked on at Everton - scoring five goals in 36 appearances for the Toffees.

 The England international has plenty of experience in the Premier League
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The England international has plenty of experience in the Premier LeagueCredit: PA:Press Association
 Lennon made over 250 appearances at former side Tottenham
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Lennon made over 250 appearances at former side TottenhamCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 Blues boss Redknapp wants to renew his Spurs partnership with Lennon in the Championship
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Blues boss Redknapp wants to renew his Spurs partnership with Lennon in the ChampionshipCredit: Rex Features

Marco Silva will be looking to bring in Lennon as his sixth signing of the season.

The Portugese has already secured the signatures of Nathaniel Chalobah from Chelsea, Derby County's Will Hughes and made Tom Cleverley's loan move from Everton permanent.

Watford are also currently in talks with Timothy Fosu-Mensah and wantaway Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs.

 Watford are still chasing Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs
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Watford are still chasing Arsenal left-back Kieran GibbsCredit: Getty - Contributor