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David Irvine

Celtic starlet Rocco Vata 'targeted' as transfer tug of war emerges

Club Brugge are reportedly monitoring Rocco Vata's situation at Celtic.

The 18-year-old has been watched by the Belgium side for more than a year according to the Daily Record.

And it's claimed Ronny Deila could make a move for the teenager and rival interest from Italy.

Torino have been credited with a strong interest in Vata who made a handful of appearances for the Celtic first-team last season.

Vata has entered the final year of his Parkhead deal and a transfer tug of war could start with Torino and Brugge both keen on transfer swoops for the Scotland youth international.

It's thought clubs could sign Vata for a compensation fee at the end of his contract with Celtic next year.

However, a transfer alternative this summer could see Celtic land an increased fee for the youngster.

Celtic are reportedly keeping tabs on Wolves attacker Daniel Podence.

The 27-year-old is said to be a target of Brendan Rodgers this summer, as he aims to bolster his Hoops frontline.

The Portuguese star is believed to want to quit the Premier League side this summer after falling out of favour at Molineux.

And the Scottish Sun claims Celtic are ready to pounce if the right opportunity arises.

Podence - who played no part in Monday night's 1-0 Premier League opener loss against Manchester United - is valued at around £12million.

However, Celtic would not be willing to fork out that much on one player. 

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