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Watford offered Espanyol's lightning forward Wu Lei who has been dubbed the 'Chinese Maradona' as Wolves cool interest

Watford have been offered the chance to sign Espanyol forward Wu Lei.

The Spanish club are floundering amid the financial fall-out of the coronavirus pandemic and have been left with little option but to consider selling some of their squad.

China international Wu Lei has 67 international caps and has been linked with a move to Premier League Wolves over the past month.

China forward Wu Lei's speed and direct approach could be a success in the Premier League
Nigel Pearson and Watford are thought to be frontrunners for the 28-year-old Espanyol striker

However, it is understood Watford have shown a greater interest in the 28-year-old who can play on the left and across the frontline.