Why Gustavo must become Watford’s top summer transfer priority

As suggested by The Watford Observer, Watford are keeping tabs on Corinthians striker Gustavo. The player has been in exceptional form since returning to his parent club after a rather successful loan spell at Fortaleza. Since moving back to Corinthians at the end of his loan period, Gustavo has burst onto the scene, having put in a few highly inspiring displays in the Brazilian league. He has slowly changed his role at the club from impact substitute to regular starter. Since his return, he has featured 11 times for Timao and has already notched up an impressive 7 goals as well. He scored a brace in an away fixture and has scored three goals in his last 4 games to prove that he can deliver on a consistent basis.

Quite a tall forward, he makes his physical strength known to the opposition defenders on every possible occasion. He is a massive threat from set-pieces and his size certainly doesn’t deter his mobility. The 24-year-old will take no time to adjust to the physicality of the Premier League and has the potential to become another gem that blooms out of the talented Watford ranks. Like Richarlison, he is capable of playing as a winger but is at his best in front of the goal while bullying the opposition defence. His Brazilian mindset will make him a good fit to the Premier League and the dynamic nature of football that Javi Gracia has instilled into this rather raw Watford side is extremely commendable and certain to aid the Brazilian’s transition.

With talented players like Gerard Deulofeu and Roberto Pereyra around to support the prolific Brazilian forward, he could certainly prosper at Vicarage Road – as long as he is provided with the right kind of coaching and is guaranteed first-team football. Read More: This powerful Spaniard has hit top form for Watford at the right time and he is capable of taking them to their first European finish in 35 years This move makes sense for either party as his rate of development will multiply if he moves. And with Troy Deeney now 30, it could be the right time to think about an eventual successor. If the next Deeney is what they’re after, then Gracia needs to look no further than the talismanic Brazilian.