Watford could land striker target within the next 48 hours, who appears to be in the process of signing a long-term contract.

Watford are hoping to wrap up a deal for Kalmar striker Mileta Rajovic within the next 48 hours, reports journalist Adam Leventhal.

Watford look like they’re closing in what would be their sixth signing of the summer so far, with Kalmar striker Rajovic, 24, expected to arrive at Vicarage Road.

The Athletic’s Leventhal revealed the news on Twitter yesterday, stating that the Hornets ‘aim to conclude’ a deal for the 6ft 4in striker in the next 24 to 48 hours, with the Dane apparently set to sign a long-term contract with Watford.

He looks set to become Valerien Ismael’s sixth signing of the summer so far, joining the likes of Rhys Healey, Tom Ince, Jake Livermore, Jamal Lewis, and Giorgi Chakvetadze in signing for the Hornets this summer.

Rajovic currently plays his football in Sweden with top flight side Kalmar. The Allsvenskan season is well underway now and Rajovic is one of the leading scorers in the division, with seven goals in 20 league outings so far this season.

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Kalmar coach Henrik Jensen is unwilling to be drawn on speculation that striker Mileta Rajovic is wanted by Watford.

Watford are expected to do business before the transfer window closes and are keen to bring in extra firepower in the final third.

Rajovic, 24, has been in fine form for Kalmar in the Swedish top flight this season, helping himself to seven goals in 20 outings.

The Dane’s performances on the pitch have seen him linked with an exit and Watford are claimed to be keen on him.

Transfer talk has only moved up a gear following Rajovic being absent from Kalmar’s Swedish Cup win at Tvaakers on Wednesday night, but Jensen does not want to be drawn on the situation.

“It’s not something I want to comment on”, the Kalmar boss said via Swedish daily Barometern.

“You must take all such questions about players in and out to [sporting director] Jorgen Petersson.”

Kalmar only signed Rajovic in the January transfer window, but could now be at risk of quickly losing him and in the middle of the Swedish season.