Lately your agent Thierno Seydi spoke about your future which depended on the fate of Watford. Now that your team is relegated, what future do you have with Watford?
Really, right now (laughs), I really don't know what to say. We're going to play in the Championship since there is no transfer yet.
What about your supposed transfers to Liverpool or to other big Premier League sides?
(Laughter) I'm at the same level of information as everyone else about these transfer rumors. Every day, like everyone else, I get information that I'm going to play for Liverpool, Manchester United etc ... But really, for the moment, we haven't discussed this internally yet.
Did you not receive an offer with your agent?
I have to admit that there are other agents who talk to me about big team proposals, but for now, I'm just hanging out in my corner. I continue my work and the rest, my agent and my team will take care of it. Because whatever happens, you need the club's endorsement.
We also saw the news that Watford was ready to release you
(Laughter) That anyway is…you let me know anyway. I still have years of contract with Watford, another 4 years. If Watford wants me to stay, I'll play in the Championship; my departure also depends on them. That's the most normal thing for me.
If, however, your release is confirmed, would you be ready to join Liverpool and Sadio Mané?
Liverpool are a really great team, everyone would love to play there. They won the Premier League this year and the Champions League last year. But also there are great teams in the English league. Frankly, I don't have to make a choice yet. If that were to happen, I just wish they were a good team. At the moment, there are only guesses.
If you've made it to Watford, aren't you aiming for a higher level anyway?
Yes of course, everyone who works is looking for advancement. Maybe if Watford releases me one day I could go play for a bigger team. Go and showcase my talent elsewhere and then win trophies.
Would you be tempted to come back to France in Paris or Marseille to play the Champions League?
Go back to France, yes why not…Playing the Champions League is a dream for all players. I've had the pleasure of playing in the Europa League before so if these teams want to have me in their lineup, discuss it with Watford and come to an agreement, I wouldn't say no.