Watford sign Josh King on two-year deal as he completes free transfer after leaving Everton

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EVERTON striker Josh King is Watford’s third signing of the day.

The Norway and ex-Bournemouth star, 29. joined for two years on a free transfer, with the option of a third season.

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Norway striker Josh King is swapping Everton for newly-promoted Premier League rivals Watford on a free transferCredit: Getty

The newly-promoted Hornets also landed Stoke midfielder Peter Etebo, 25,  on a season’s loan and 19-year-old ex-Rangers frontman Dapo Mebude.

Watford said: “King’s medical will complete during this weekend and he’ll link straight up with Hornets’ first-team training next week.”

King is best known for his 2015-21 spell with Bournemouth, netting 53 goals in 184 games.

He then won a short-term deal back in the top flight with Everton last winter.

But the ex-Manchester United youngster was released at the end of last month after failing to score in his 11 matches for the Toffees.

Hornets manager Xisco earlier recruited Mebude on a two-year deal, with two more seasons optional.

The Scotland Under-19s ace left Scottish champions Rangers last month, having ended last term on loan at second-tier side Queen of the South. 


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He told the Gers in an interview: “When I play as a winger I try and be direct and score goals like Raheem Sterling who is fast, direct and a similar build to me.”

Meanwhile, Nigeria star Etebo arrived at Vicarage Road as midfield is a major area Xisco is looking for reinforcements

Stoke signed him from Portuguese side Feirense in 2018 but have since loaned him to Getafe and Galatasaray.

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