Watford are interested in signing former Italy Under-21 midfielder Luca Cigarini from Atalanta, according to reports in Italy.

The 28-year-old made 33 appearances for La Dea as the club successfully avoided relegation from Serie A this season.

German club Bayer Leverkusen and fellow Serie A sides Torino and Sampdoria are also believed to be interested in Cigarini, state www.tuttomercatoweb.com.