Rocco Vata was tipped to be the next star to come through the Celtic academy but decided to continue his career elsewhere.
Vata made six appearances before moving south of the border to join Watford, where he has grown to become a first-team regular.
The Republic of Ireland star has naturally begun to attract some attention from other clubs and could be on the move for a big-money deal.
Aware of his talents, Watford are demanding a hefty price for the midfielder.
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- Vata’s games for Celtic: 6
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 0
- Total minutes: 69
Watford confirm asking price for Rocco Vata
Vata recently changed agents, which could suggest a big move is coming sooner rather than later.
The 20-year-old is being watched by Premier League clubs and according to the Daily Mail, Watford are valuing the wide man at £20m.
His contract isn’t up until 2028, so has plenty of time to decide on his future, while Watford know that they can command a healthy fee for the Ireland international.
Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesRocco Vata is a Watford regular
After making the decision to leave Celtic in search of playing regular football, life has worked out well for the 20-year-old.
His debut season saw Vata score five times and he currently has two goals from 10 appearances in all competitions.
The winger’s rapid rise has been briefly halted due to injury but, if he returns and makes an instant impact, the interest will only increase.
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