Celtic could lose the Parkhead star in the January or summer transfer window, according to reports, with talks said to be currently underway between the man in question and two big-name clubs. .
Celtic’s questionable young development…
Celtic’s youth development has become increasingly complex over the years, despite retaining a core of long-serving raw players such as Callum McGregor, James Forrest, Stephen Welsh, Anthony Ralston and Mikey Johnston. This has become a problem. Some youngsters have recently chosen to try their luck at first-team level elsewhere, as it has become difficult to climb up from underage or, more recently, B-team level at Parkhead.
Liverpool prospect Ben Doak, former viral wonderkid Karamoko Dembele, Liam Morrison, Barry Hepburn, Vincent Angelini, Leo Gjerde and Aidan Boland have all been among the young players at Lennox Town in recent years. is just the latest example of a leak causing concern among Scottish Premiership fans. Holders are thinking about where the next talent will come from in Glasgow’s East End.
One player who has recently been looked to be certain to achieve this feat is Republic of Ireland U-21 representative Rocco Vata. He has already made four senior appearances for the club and is emerging as a player to watch at B-team level. future (vata statistics – Transfermarkt).
Celtic’s next 5 games – Scottish Premiership |
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Opponent |
venue |
Heart of Midlothian (H) |
Celtic Park |
Livingstone (H) |
Celtic Park |
Dandy(A) |
Den’s Park |
Rangers (H) |
Celtic Park |
St Mirren (A) |
SMiSA Stadium |
Speaking about the Glasgow-born winger in the summer, Brendan Rodgers said: He spoke about the possibility of being integrated into the first team.said in an interview quoted by the Irish Independent: “I remember Rocco as a young player the last time I was here. There are aspects of his game that he needs to work on to make the next jump, but his attitude is.”
Nevertheless, he could be the next phenomenal talent to slip through Celtic’s hands before too long, as a new report into his future suggests.
Juventus and Monaco hold pencils for Rocco Vata meeting
According to Football Scotland reporter Mark Hendry, the European giants Juventus and Monaco plan to hold talks with Vata’s entourage His deal with Celtic is in its final stages, with the Irishman able to leave in the summer of 2024 for a nominal cross-border compensation of £340,000.
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The Hoops are yet to offer any form of contract extension to lock the 18-year-old long-term, with both suitors sending scouts to monitor his performance with his home country’s Under-19s. ing. They also sent a delegation to watch a recent match between Celtic B and Brighton & Hove Albion’s development side, where Vata found the back of the net.
Vata, who has been active in the Lowland League this season, has scored nine goals in eight games for Celtic B and continues to blossom in Scotland’s fifth tier (vata statistics – Transfermarkt).
Vata, who was described as “exciting” by talent scout Jacek Kulig last year, could be snapped up by one of Europe’s big guns if the Hoops don’t act quickly to ensure he stays in Glasgow. .