Overview

• Everton confirmed Young’s departure in mid-May as part of an end-of-season contract review.
• He has declared his intention to extend his professional career beyond age 40, saying he feels as fit as in his twenties.
• Watford have indicated they hold no fitness or age-related concerns about Young’s potential return, according to talkSPORT.
• New head coach Paulo Pezzolano will give the final approval on any contract offer for the ex-England full-back.
• Young made 32 Premier League appearances for Everton last season and previously logged 110 outings for Watford, including their 2006 promotion campaign.