Alessio Dionisi is expected to remain as Watford manager, despite the club being linked with former Romania boss Edward Iordanescu.

Dionisi was appointed in June on a two-year contract with the 46-year-old Italian becoming Watford's 12th permanent head coach since the end of the 2020-21 season.

They have lost nine of his 17 games in charge across all competitions, winning only four. However, they took four points from their final two Championship matches before the international break.

It has been reported Watford made contact with Iordanescu, who managed Romania from 2022 to 2024, but the BBC understands no change is expected before their game at Sheffield United on 21 November.

Watford's owner Gino Pozzo, is currently standing trial in Spain as one of a number of defendants accused of tax offences relating to Spanish team Granada, a club he used to be associated with.

He denies the allegations, which are related to player trading at Granada.

The case continues a tumultuous period for the club, with supporter and former owner Elton John voicing his frustration after a 4-0 home defeat by Burnley last month.

With a little under a third of the league season played, Watford are 20th in the Championship, five points clear of the relegation zone.