It feels likely these 4 Watford FC players will follow Tom Cleverley out of Vicarage Road | OneFootball

In the wake of Cleverley’s exit, several Watford players could poised to hit the open market.

The shock departure of Tom Cleverley has set tongues wagging at Vicarage Road, and it isn’t long before whispers begin about an incoming summer exodus.

In the wake of Cleverley’s exit, a decision that has already raised fresh concerns about the club’s future direction, several Watford players could potentially be poised to hit the open market.

With contract dilemmas, inconsistent season-long performances, and the lure of more stable environments, the Hornets’ summer refresh looks set to retain its reputation as a selling club.

Here are four players who could well follow Cleverley out of Vicarage Road....

Imran Louza

The Moroccan dynamo, who emerged as Watford’s player of the season, has been the heartbeat of the squad in recent months.

His impressive displays and gritty performances resonated with supporters and drew plaudits from Cleverley himself.

However, with the head coach now off the scene, and his mentoring influence gone, Louza’s environment could swiftly change.

Amidst managerial uncertainty, it’s hardly surprising that suitors might be lining up for a player whose combination of flair and leadership is too enticing to ignore.

His technical ability and engine-like stamina make him a precious asset for any team looking to add creativity to their midfield. If Watford can’t secure a contract extension that matches his rising status, it would be hard to imagine him being left behind.

Angelo Ogbonna

The veteran centre-back, aged 36, is already flirting with the exit door.

His contract is set to expire at the end of June, with a performance option that may well not be renewed by a club intent on moving in a new direction.

As one of the very few established figures in the team, Ogbonna’s future remains up in the air. In a market where clubs often seek younger, long-term solutions, the 36-year-old’s imminent free agency makes him a prime candidate for another summer transfer deal.

Daniel Bachmann

Since Daniel Bachmann joined Watford in July 2017, the club has had 13 managers.

On the pitch, Bachmann has weathered a season of mixed performances. Despite the occasional superb save, a series of errors coupled with a dip in consistency led to Watford bolstering their ranks with a new guardian between the sticks in Egil Selvik.

Selvik's arrival makes Bachmann’s future even more precarious as the summer window approaches.

Gino Pozzo could decide that cashing in any amount on the shot-stopper is the prudent move, especially when emerging back-up alternatives in a cost-conscious football environment are available.

Edo Kayembe

Edo Kayembe was perhaps the unluckiest player in the Championship this season, hitting the woodwork a total of five times, the most out of anyone in the division.

Once touted as a promising forward with the potential to turn games on their head, he has struggled to fulfill the high expectations placed upon him.

Even though he featured 44 times for the Hornets this season, inconsistency and a lack of decisive impact from a player of his calibre has been apparent. With anmother new coaching regime to come in most likley seeking alternatives in attack, Kayembe could possibly find himself under scrutiny.

No one is safe from being deemed surplus to requirements by Pozzo.

Tom Cleverley’s exit could possibly set in motion a domino effect across all departments of Watford’s squad.

The hypothetical departures of Louza, Ogbonna, Bachmann, and Kayembe would underscore a thorough rethinking of the Hornets' future once again.

With the January arrival of Egil Selvik already offering a glimpse into the forthcoming transformation, it becomes clear that the doors at Vicarage Road are swinging wide open this summer.