Watford back in for Arsenal star Kieran Gibbs after Arsene Wenger lowers £15million price-tag
The Hornets have re-opened negotiations with Arsenal ahead of a deal before the transfer deadline
WATFORD have reignited their interest in Kieran Gibbs after Arsenal indicated that they are willing to drop their original asking price.
Arsene Wenger was demanding £15million for the 27-year-old, but the huge fee put off a host of interested clubs.
It now believed that the Gunners will accept around £7million for the full-back, who has entered the final year of his contract at the Emirates.
Gibbs is in pursuit of first-team football to reignite his career after going off the boil under Wenger.
The original price tag deterred the likes of Newcastle, Brighton, West Brom, Bournemouth and Stoke - who had previously voiced interest.
The 27-year-old started 11 Premier League games for Arsenal in the last two seasons after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates.
Gibbs, who began his career at Wimbledon's academy, will be second choice full-back this year following the arrival of free transfer Sead Kolisinac from Schalke.
However, as the end of the transfer window looms, the Hornets will have to act quickly if they want to secure the defender's signature this summer.
Gibbs reportedly held a meeting with Turkish club Galatasaray, with Turkish outlet Fanatik stating that he is on the verge of signing a deal.
The source claims that the deal could be worth around £3.7m. However, Gibbs has recently spoke out regarding his preference to stay in England.
The defender is yet to feature for Wenger's side this season as he enters the final stages of his Emirates contract.
He has tallied 137 appearances for the North London outfit and scored two goals.
Gibbs, who currently takes home £60,000-per-week, will have to take a significant pay cut if he wants a move to Vicarage Road.