U-turn by Watford as they let Malky Mackay talk to Cardiff

Watford today gave manager Malky Mackay permission to speak to Cardiff and will hope to get around £1million in compensation if he goes.

Although Watford rejected an approach from Cardiff yesterday the board changed their stance after Mackay said he wanted to talk to the rival Championship club.

Chairman Graham Taylor said: "We have reluctantly agreed to allow Malky to speak to Cardiff."

Mackay has spent two seasons in charge at Vicarage Road and signed a new three-year deal in March.