Slavisa Jokanovic last night confirmed he still hopes Watford will make another two signings before the transfer window closes on Monday.

Jokanovic has said on a number of occasions that he wants another centre back and centre midfielder but we understand the club only plan to make further signings if they will command a place in the match-day 18 and will not make additions just to boost the number of players at the club.

We have been told the Golden Boys’ hierarchy - with the agreement of Jokanovic - are willing to wait until the loan window opens in a week’s time if itheir deal transfer targets are not available before the deadline for permanent signings on Monday.