Watford boss Rob Edwards says Joao Pedro 'wasn't right' for the Hornets' visit to Preston North End on Saturday afternoon. The Brazilian, 20, is said to have picked up a minor calf knock against Birmingham earlier this week.
Pedro's absence comes as Newcastle United aim to make the forward their fourth signing of the summer. The Magpies have tested Watford's resolve with two bids this window and are now considering whether to try for a third time.
Edwards is desperate to keep Pedro at Vicarage Road beyond the summer after losing Emmanuel Dennis to Nottingham Forest and with Ismaila Sarr attracting interest from other Premier League sides.
