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The midfielder has attracted the attention of the champions of France, but he will not leave the Premier League club so soon
The boss of Watford, Javi Gracia, expects that Abdoulaye Doucoure remains within the club, despite the interest shown recently by Paris Saint-Germain.
In search of depth in the middle of the field, PSG was badociated with Doucoure, 26, who joined Watford since Stade Rennais in 2016 for £ 8 million (£ 10.5 million) and was recognized as the club player last year campaign.
The midfielder, who is currently recovering from an injury, said he was "flattered" by the PSG 's interest, confessing that he was hoping to put himself in the position. test in the Champions League.
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Earlier, Gracia had admitted that Doucoure could leave Watford, just like Brazilian star Richarlison, but the coach changed his mind as the window gets closer.
"I think Doucoure will stay with us for the rest of the season and I have no news from the team," Gracia said.
"We are now trying to help him recover as quickly as possible because he is an important player for us.
"He has a slight knee problem, he is feeling better and better, but I do not know, a week ago I thought he would be ready sooner, but it was not possible." I am sure that in the next few days will be ready. "
Doucoure played 78 games in England's top flight, scoring a total of nine goals in all competitions for Watford, including seven coming in 2017-18.
PSG has been linked to Leandro Paredes in recent weeks. Thomas Tuchel said he hoped the club could hurry up and add reinforcements.
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The next meeting with Watford will be a meeting with Tottenham on Wednesday, and Doucoure is expected to be out as he continues to recover from his knee injury.
PSG should go to Lyon Sunday as part of the battle between two of the top three French teams.
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