DANNY Graham put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Watford this afternoon (Thursday).

The striker signs from Carlisle United after his contact expired with the League One outfit.

Graham has been on the Hornets' radar for the last year and his two-year deal has an option of a third year with the Golden Boys.

There is a possibility of compensation to Carlisle for the 23-year-old and negotiations are continuing between Watford and the Cumbrians.

Graham is a forward with an England under-20 cap to his name and a wealth of experience at several highly regarded clubs.

The striker signed for Carlisle in June 2007 on a free transfer after a successful loan period with the Brunton Park outfit.

Whilst on loan with his eventual employers, Carlisle, the former Middlesbrough striker scored an impressive seven goals in 11 games. In total Graham netted 40 times for Carlisle. 

He had previously been on the books at Championship newcomers Middlesbrough, but spent most of his four years getting first team experience out on loan at various clubs including Derby, Blackpool and Leeds.

Graham was one of 10 homegrown north east born players fielded by Boro in their Premiership encounter with Fulham in May 2006.

The 6'1" striker had a strong start to 2008/09, where he netted 13 goals by Christmas.

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