Ross County have completed a deal to sign Watford midfielder Jack Grieves on a season-long loan.
Attacking midfielder Grieves, 19, has been on the fringes of the Hornets’ side in recent months, having made five first team appearances.
He made his first start for his hometown club in a 1-0 Championship victory over Sunderland in April, and has been involved in the Hornets’ pre-season schedule.
Grieves, who has been with Watford since the age of eight, will now take his first steps away from the Hertfordshire outfit in an effort to boost his development.
After travelling to Scotland to complete the move, Grieves watched County’s 2-1 win over Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park in the Premier Sports Cup.
Grieves becomes the Staggies’ seventh addition of the summer, following the captures of Ronan Hale, Akil Wright, Charlie Telfer, Jack Hamilton, Ricki Lamie and Will Nightingale.
After completing the deal, Staggies boss Don Cowie said: “We are delighted to secure Jack for the season ahead.
“He plays in an attacking midfield role and is very highly thought of at Watford.
“He has impressed in pre-season at his parent club and it is fantastic that he has decided to join us for the next step in his development.
“Thank you to all at Watford for their help in making this deal possible.”
Staggies strengthen Watford connections
Cowie himself has a strong Watford connection, having spent two-and-a-half years at Vicarage Road during his playing career, after making the move from Caley Thistle in 2009.
Grieves follows in the footsteps of Joseph Hungbo, who enjoyed a successful season-long loan at Victoria Park from the Hornets during the 2021-22 season.
During that campaign, winger Hungbo netted seven goals in 33 appearances to help the Staggies reach the top-six.
Hungbo subsequently earned a move to German side FC Nurnberg, but recently returned to England on a season-long loan with League One side Rotherham United.
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