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Crystal Palace, Fulham Track Watford’s Rocco Vata as £20m Price Tag Meets Injury Layoff

A three-month hamstring absence is pushing interest toward the summer window.

Overview

  • Crystal Palace and Fulham are monitoring the 20-year-old winger rather than advancing a formal bid at this stage.
  • Watford’s valuation is reported to be around £20 million for the former Celtic prospect.
  • Vata is expected to be sidelined for about three months with a hamstring injury sustained against Middlesbrough, complicating any January move.
  • The Republic of Ireland international is contracted to Watford through 2028 with an additional option year, giving the club leverage.
  • He recently switched to StormSportsX representation and has been watched by Atalanta and Eintracht Frankfurt after starting this season with two goals and two assists in 10 Championship matches.