DEAL CLOSE! AC Milan star M’Baye Niang to have Watford medical ahead of loan

AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang is set to arrive in England today to undergo a medical with Watford ahead of his proposed move to Vicarage Road.

The Hornets have reached an agreement with the Italian giants to sign the 22-year-old Frenchman on loan, with an option to make the move permanent at a later date.

The Rossoneri are set to receive a loan fee of around £800,000 and Watford could trigger a buyout option for £13.5m following his stay.

And, according to reports in Italy, it seems the deal will soon be completed with the young forward is set to touch down in London on Thursday to complete the formalities of his move to the Premier League.

Watford are currently 14th in the table and Walter Mazzarri will be hoping once the formalities are completed Niang will add much needed attacking impetus to his side.