IRELAND INTERNATIONAL FESTY Ebosele has joined Championship side Watford on a season-long loan from Udinese.

Watford confirmed this evening that the 22-year-old right-sided player has joined Tom Cleverley’s squad.

Ebosele made his breakthrough with Derby before joining Udinese in the summer of 2022 and spending the last two seasons with the Serie A club.

He won his first senior cap for Ireland against France in September 2023.

Watford have made a brilliant start to the Championship this season, with a perfect record after three games and only second behind Sunderland on scoring difference.

They are away to Sheffield United on Sunday.

We’re delighted to welcome Festy Ebosele to Vicarage Road on a season-long loan from Udinese! 🤩

— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) August 30, 2024

Mikey Johnston. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Elsewhere, Ireland winger Mikey Johnston has signed for West Brom on a permanent basis.

Johnston spent the second half of last season on loan at the Hawthorns, scoring seven times for West Brom.

He has now joined them from Celtic on a three-year deal.

West Brom are currently fourth in the table after three games with seven points on the board. They host Swansea City tomorrow afternoon.

We're delighted to announce the signing of @mikeyjohnston10 for an undisclosed fee! ✍️

Welcome back to the Albion, Mikey! ⚡️

— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) August 30, 2024