Hornets snub Cottagers bid for King

Watford have rejected a bid of £4m from Fulham for star striker Marlon King.

King, who signed a new contract with the Hornets in the summer, is the club’s top scorer this season with 11 goals and has been a vital part of Adrian Boothroyd’s side since he joined the club at the end of 2005.

Chief executive Mark Ashton told the club’s official website, www.watfordfc.premiumtv.co.uk: “Fulham have made a bid for Marlon King.

“We have stated our position on Marlon; he is our leading goalscorer and one of the spearheads of our team.

“We have no need to sell him and neither do we want to.”