Rocco Vata is attracting the interest from Italian side Lazio.
Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
The Italian club, who faced Celtic in the UEFA Youth League during the Champions League Group Stage E encounters, was evidently impressed by Vata’s performances. [Citta Celeste]
The interest from Lazio adds to the growing list of admirers from both Italy and England, highlighting Vata’s rising stock in European football, despite his lack of appearances fro the Celtic first team.
The young prospect, whose contract with Celtic is due to expire this summer, is yet to agree on terms for a renewal.
Celtic have put forth an offer to retain Vata, but with no agreement reached so far, the door remains open for external offers.
The gossip comes after Matt O’Riley, who caught the attention of Atletico Madrid—another Group E counterpart—resulting in a bid during the January transfer window.
Celtic, on their part, will be keen to resolve Vata’s contractual situation swiftly to fend off interest from potential suitors and secure the future of one of their most promising young players.
