Watford joined by Lazio in pursuit of Celtic man
Watford have been joined by Lazio in pursuit of Celtic winger Rocco Vata, according to a report by Italian news outlet Citta Celeste.
Watford face fresh competition from Serie A for the Scottish Premiership youngster.
Vata, 18, has held talks with the Hornets according to a report by the Daily Record, with AC Milan, Bologna, Sampdoria and Como mentioned as potential suitors.
In this latest update regarding his situation, Citte Celeste claim Lazio are interested in luring him overseas now.
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Vata has a big decision to make regarding his future at Celtic with his contract up at the end of the season.
A switch to Italy would be an exciting new challenge for him and a chance to experience life in a different country.
The teenager has been on the books at Celtic for his whole career to date and has risen up through their academy ranks.
He has been a key player for the Scottish Premiership giants at various youth levels and has most recently established himself as a regular for their B team in the Lowland League, scoring 23 goals in 34 games.
Vata, who is a Republic of Ireland youth international, has also played six times for the Hoops’ first-team, chipping in with a single goal.
It would be a shame for Celtic if they were to lose him this year at such as a young age.
He has a bright future ahead of him in the game and Watford would now need to bat away potential interest from Lazio if they are to win the chase for his signature.
The Hornets are back in action this weekend with a home clash against Hull City as they look to bounce back from their 3-2 loss at Southampton last time out.
