Assombalonga Takes the Conga to Posh

Peterborough United has broken their transfer record in signing the Zairian striker to a four-year deal. The 20-year old has spent most of his Watford career on loan, most recently to Southend United. Darragh MacAnthony, chairman of the League One side, expressed his excitement at signing a "new number 9 at last."

Hogg to Huddersfield Town

Midfielder Jonathan Hogg has joined Huddersfield Town on a three-year contract. Hogg's two-year stay at Watford saw 40 starts, 78 appearances and no goals for the 24-year old.

Two More Join the Fold

Ikechi Anya returns to Watford, this time with a three-year contract with the Hornets. Manchester United defender Reece Brown has inked a two-year deal.

Brown had five caps with the England U20 squad and has spent the last four seasons on loan variously with Ipswich Town, Coventry City, Oldham Athletic, Doncaster Rovers, and Bradford City.

Five More Sign

Returning to Watford is Almen Abdi. He'll be joined by:

Paraguayan forward Javier Acuna
Italian fullback Marco Davide Faraoni
Italian defender Gabriele Angella and
Striker/attacking midfielder/winger Diego Fabbrini

All come from Udinese

Permanent Italians

At least four of Udinese's season-long loanees from last season are returning to Watford on transfer for the upcoming season including Daniel Pudil (4-year contract), Cristian Battocchio (3-year), Manuel Almunia & Marco Cassetti (1-year each).

The football league changed their loanee rules to encompass foreign-registered players after Watford loaded up on Udinese player last season, requiring the need for formal transfers.