Nottingham Forest submitting new Rocco Vata offer – sources
Nottingham Forest are readying a new offer for Celtic forward Rocco Vata, sources have told Football Insider.
Forest have already had a bid rejected for the 19-year-old by the Glasgow giants as they look to strike a deal to take him to the City Ground.
Watford and Bologna are also keen on signing the Republic of Ireland U-21 international as the race for his signature hots up.
Vata has rejected a new deal with Brendan Rodgers’s side and could now leave the Scottish champions this summer.
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Vata has long been earmarked as one of the most talented youngsters at Celtic following a number of impressive performances for their B team.
Football Insider revealed in January a host of Italian sides were chasing his signature as they looked to tempt him away from Celtic Park.
The Glasgow-born forward scored 13 goals in 16 appearances for the club’s B team last season, while he registered his first senior goal in the 5-0 Scottish Cup victory over Buckie Thistle in January.
But after playing just four minutes off the bench in the Scottish Premiership last season, Vata has turned down a new deal and could leave the Glasgow giants in the coming weeks.
Forest are readying a new bid to secure his services, while Championship outfit Watford and Serie A side Bologna are also in the race to sign him.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are also plotting a potential move to sign Southampton forward Che Adams on a free transfer when his contract runs out later this month.
Football Insider revealed on 16 June the Premier League club could hijack Wolves’ deal for the 27-year-old after they have made him a contract offer in recent weeks.
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