by Lewis Ambrose

When Gervinho signed for Arsenal in 2011, the Gunners got one of only eight players in Europe’s top leagues to reach double figures for goals and assists the previous season.

Of those eight, only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo directly contributed to more goals in 2011/12.

He arrived, he wasn’t very good, and he left again. Roma saw the best of Gervinho for a little while before realising he wasn’t really worth all that much and are now looking to sell him after just two years at the club. It is no surprise, as he only managed two goals in Serie A last season.

All that has led to a rumour that he will land back in the Premier League

According to Gazzetta dello Sport the winger/forward is under consideration at Watford, who could launch a bid of €14M for the Ivorian. Gervinho managed just nine goals in 46 appearances for a top Premier League team, but maybe being a bigger fish in a smaller pond would suit him better in the most lucrative league in the world.

Watford are newly-promoted and may be looking for players who have performed at a higher level, but I can’t imagine this deal would work out too well for them. It’s a lot of money for a guy who has already failed once in this country, and there are surely better players out there for that amount?