Watford sign goalkeeper Selvik from Udinese

Egil Selvik made 120 appearances for Haugelaund before joining Udinese

Watford have signed goalkeeper Egil Selvik from Italian 'sister club' Udinese for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old Norway international had only recently joined Udinese from Haugesund but has now agreed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Vicarage Road.

He will plug the gap caused by Daniel Bachmann's ankle ligament injury, which has ruled him out for up to three months.

Selvik made his first Norway start against Scotland in November 2023 and has so far won four international caps.

He joins a Watford side currently ninth in the Championship ahead of Saturday's lunchtime kick-off against Norwich City, three points outside the play-off places.

"He's got a good physique, he's athletic, can make saves and he's calm in his distribution," boss Tom Cleverley told BBC Three Counties Radio.

"He seems like a really good voice, a leader, so that's an added bonus. I've got a decision to make (on who is first-choice), because Jonathan Bond never lets anyone down.

"It's a level-playing field for everyone in every position, including that goalkeeper spot. But we have identified Egil as a quality keeper."