Manchester United right-back Ethan Laird is set to join Watford on a season-long loan.
It is understood Laird, 20, has agreed to embark on a third Championship loan after spells at Swansea and Bournemouth last season.
Laird's move is expected to go through once United's pre-season schedule concludes with the visit of Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday.
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Watford begin their season against Sheffield United at Vicarage Road on Monday night.
The imminent departure of Laird does not necessarily secure Aaron Wan-Bissaka's future at United as the club are eager to shift the right-back.
United have received more enquiries for fellow right-back Diogo Dalot over the last year but informed interested clubs the only right-back they are prepared to negotiate for is Wan-Bissaka.
Dalot has ousted Wan-Bissaka as United's first choice right-back and the former Crystal Palace defender has failed to impress in any of Erik ten Hag's five matches in charge.
United are open to recruiting a right-back but their defensive department is so bloated Ten Hag could field four separate back fours.
The club were spurred into moving for left-back Tyrell Malacia and centre-back Lisandro Martinez amid interest from other clubs.
Centre-backs Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe, as well as full-backs Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams and Alex Telles are all available for transfer.
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