The Hornets started the 2022-23 campaign with Rob Edwards in charge, only to sack their recent appointment after just 11 matches.
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Earlier on Tuesday, the Hornets revealed that they had parted company with Slaven Bilic after just 26 matches.
Troost-Ekong made 68 appearances for Watford after joining from Udinese in September 2020.
Reports claimed Forest boss Steve Cooper is eager to bring Dennis to the City Ground.
The Nigeria international says that the great attitude of the players and staff has helped him settle down quickly.
Both players have been linked with Newcastle United.
According to The Athletic, the Hornets are open to parting company with the central defender if the right offer comes in.
But the Golden Boys are struggling to offload Dennis, who took to the Premier League like an eagle to the wild.
The Hornets have confirmed that 10 Nigerian players have been kept on ahead of the start of pre-season preparations
Turkish daily, Fotospor reported that Dennis has become a summer interest in Istanbul, as Galatasaray is impressed with his output at Watford despite not saving the team from the drop.
The Nigeria international is expected to leave Vicarage Road this summer after Watford’s relegation.
Meanwhile, Watford will guarantee 19th position with all three points at Stamford Bridge, although it will still take a Norwich City win against Tottenham Hotspur to dislodge them from second-bottom.
Other Nigerian stars the new manager will coach at the club are Emmanuel Dennis, Oghenekaro Etebo and Samuel Kalu.
Watford had started the game second-from-bottom and nine points behind their opponents with five games remaining.
Dennis moved to Vicarage Road from Club Brugge for a fee of just £3million last year and has excelled during his first season in England, so much so he is now valued at over six times that amount.
The Brazilian also provided the assist for Manchester City’s other goal, a stunning strike by Rodri.
The Citizens will enter the contest off the back of a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, while Watford suffered a 2-1 loss to Brentford in their last match on April 16.
Leeds have not been entirely woeful on their return to the English Premier League, with the Yorkshire-based side likely to retain their top-flight status with two wins from their remaining six league games.
second-placed Reds find themselves just one point behind Manch
The 24-year-old is currently the top goalscorer for the Hornets in the Premier League with nine goals in his 27 appearances.