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Watford and Brest have reached an agreement for the transfer of Egil Selvik from the Championship club this summer. Selvik joined Watford last year after initially moving to Udinese, and he quickly became the first choice at the club. Watford would have liked to keep him, but Brest had been pushing to add him to their squad, and the French club eventually reached an agreement with the Hornets. It is also a move that Selvik wanted to make, and once the offer arrived, he was convinced, which helped make the talks between the two clubs smooth. Selvik Agrees French Move TV2 reports that Selvik has agreed to move to the French club this summer, with the two clubs also reaching an agreement that will be sealed soon. The goalkeeper was one of several Norwegians playing in England, but he will now leave the country and hope to continue playing regularly in France. Regular football will be important for him as he looks to remain around the national team. Selvik is considered the second choice for Norway and was included in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. His move to Brest could give him another opportunity to play frequently and maintain his position within the national team setup. Watford Continue Busy Summer Watford have had a busy summer and have completed several sales so far, meaning Selvik is just one of the players they have offloaded during the transfer window. His departure will leave the Championship club needing another goalkeeper, particularly because Selvik had become an important servant for the team after establishing himself as the first choice. Watford are therefore expected to sign a replacement for him in the squad. For Selvik, the move represents an opportunity to continue playing regularly while taking on a new challenge in France. His desire to make the transfer also helped the negotiations progress smoothly, with both the player and Brest keen to complete the move. The agreement between Watford and Brest means the transfer is now close to being finalised. Selvik will leave the Hornets after his spell at the club and will look to establish himself with his new team while continuing to remain involved with the Norwegian national team.