Gino Pozzo gives hope to Hornets fans after five-year stay in the top flight ended.
Hearts and Thistle have also lost out on their demands for a combined total of £10million in compensation.
The Croatia international ended a six-year spell at Anfield after making only 15 appearances this season.
After more than 430 appearances, the Spaniard is widely regarded as City’s greatest player of the modern era.
The Champions League and Europa League will be completed in August.
The midfielder excelled in the final Premier League game of the season against Wolves.
Jeff Hendrick, Aaron Lennon and Joe Hart all left during Project Restart.
Spurs are looking to end their trophy drought.
The Cherries’ five-year stay in the top flight was ended despite a 3-1 victory at Everton.
Villa were seven points from safety heading into their game against Crystal Palace on July 12.