Bernard Mensah released by Watford

English Premier League side Watford have released Ghana international Bernard Mensah.

Mensah, a member of the youth team of Watford, has been asked to leave the club with George Byers, Josh Doherty, Matt Hall, Jorell Johnson, Mahlondo Martin, Luke Simpson and Alfie Young.

Meanwhile, the Vicarage Road outfit chose offer academy scholars Andrew Eleftheriou, Nathan Gartside, Brandon Mason, Rhyle Ovenden, Charlie Rowan and Connor Stevens professional contracts having impressing during a title-winning season.

Also, Joel Ekstrand will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June. The Swede made 100 appearances with two goals during four years at Vicarage Road.