Ivory Coast international Maxwel Cornet, currently on loan at Southampton from West Ham, is poised for a fresh challenge as two English clubs, Blackburn Rovers and Watford, vie for his signature.
According to 225foot, Blackburn Rovers are keen on a permanent deal for the 27-year-old winger, while Watford favors a loan move to bolster their squad. Cornet, who has struggled for regular minutes under Southampton boss Russell Martin, is set to return to West Ham, with the Hammers reportedly open to his departure.
Valued at €9 million on Transfermarkt, Cornet still has a contract with West Ham until 2027 and earns an annual salary of €3.85 million. Both interested clubs see the versatile attacker as a valuable addition, with Blackburn seeking to enhance their promotion push and Watford aiming to strengthen their squad depth.
As the January transfer window approaches, the next few weeks could prove decisive in determining whether Cornet’s journey in English football takes a new and exciting direction.
