However, the 27-year-old may leave Withdean before the transfer window closes at the end of January anyway, even if he does not join the Hornets.

"I'll insist he goes to Watford, or on loan somewhere else. He'll not be allowed to go to Watford on loan," boss Mark McGhee told the Argus newspaper.

McCammon first joined Albion from Millwall in 2004, but has started just three League games this season.