Davenport heads to Hornets
18 Jan 2008 - 16:57:05
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has moved into the transfer market to snap up West Ham United centre-half Calum Davenport on a month's loan.
The 25-year-old has initially been brought in to cover for Dan Shittu's absence due to African Cup of Nations duty, but a permanent deal is in the offing if Davenport impresses.
Hammers boss Alan Curbishley told his club's official website: "Calum hasn't played any competitive football for the club since March.
"He needed to go and get some first-team football, so when the opportunity at Watford arose it seemed like the perfect scenario for all parties."
Davenport has been with the Hammers for just over a year, having previously enjoyed spells with Coventry City and Spurs, as well as loan stints with Southampton and Norwich City.
Earlier in the day Hornets duo David McNamee and Moses Ashikodi had left Vicarage Road to join Swindon Town.