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.