Watford swoop for seven

Zola replaced Sean Dyche as Hornets boss after the Pozzo family completed their takeover of the club and he has decided to revamp the squad with a host of fresh faces. Experienced goalkeeper Almunia joined Watford on a one-year contract after he left Arsenal in the summer and Hall adds more top level experience as he also signed a one-year deal following his release by QPR. The Pozzos also own Udinese and Granada and Zola has utilised this close relationship to bring in five more players on season-long loans. Midfielder Almen Abdi and forwards Matej Vydra and Steve Leo Beleck have arrived from the Italian club. And defender Daniel Pudil and striker Ikechi Anya were brought in from the La Liga outfit. Technical Director Gian Luca Nani told the club's website: "We expect these players to make a very positive impact on Gianfranco Zola's squad. "We are constantly looking to add quality here for Watford, and this is a task which will be ongoing throughout the season."