Watford management have assured manager Javi Gracia his job is safe.
The Spaniard's future has been the subject English press speculation with Watford bottom of the table.
However, Sky Italia says Gracia has been assured he has the full support of the board.
The Pozzo family, the club's owners, still regard Gracia as the ideal manager for the Hornets.
Watford are still waiting to collect their first points of the season.