VARELA is on the cusp of the international team after playing 35 times for Benfica last season. Hornets boss Javi Gracia is keen to bring in a stopper to replace ageing Heurelho Gomes.

Heurelho Gomes' two penalty saves from Saido Berahino in Watford's 1-0 win at West Brom means he has set a new Premier League record. Heurelho Gomes became the first goalkeeper in Premier League ...

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes rolled the ball out for a free-kick after Nani had handled the ball in their box, but the referee did not penalise Nani for it, and the winger rolled the ball ...

Nani was seen handling the ball while lying on the turf and Heurelho Gomes ignored the golden rule about playing to the whistle, throwing the ball to the floor in expectation of a free-kick.

If he does sign, Victor could become the second Brazilian goalkeeper to play for the club after Heurelho Gomes spent three years in north London between 2008-11. READ MORE Every Premier League ...