Bologna and Porto track Othmane Maamma from Watford

Bologna and FC Porto are among the clubs monitoring Othmane Maamma, the Moroccan winger contracted to Watford until June 2029, according to L'Équipe. The player, a Montpellier academy product, has been on the radar of multiple European teams throughout this summer.

Two clubs for his signing

The report places the deal around €10 million as the figure that would be needed to persuade Watford’s board. It also notes that back in June, the same profile was linked with English options (including Crystal Palace and Everton) and a Portuguese trail leading to Benfica. Now, Porto—described as Benfica’s main rival—enters the race more clearly.

Interest that doesn’t stop

The story underlines Maamma’s recent form with Morocco: he was Player of the tournament at the last U20 World Cup, won last autumn. At just 20 years old, and after joining Watford last summer from Montpellier, he could be ready for a step up if the right offer comes.

This isn’t presented as a done deal yet. L'Équipe suggests there may still be other contenders before the transfer window closes, but the key question is whether anyone comes forward with an offer close to those €10m to move Watford.