Arsenal are leading the race to sign Celtic youngster Rocco Vata, according to the latest reports. The 17-year-old has been in fine form their B-team so far this season and the Gunners could ward off competition from several top clubs in Italy, as well as Manchester City, to sign him for a bargain fee.
Mikel Arteta's side are starting to benefit from the project the Spaniard and Edu have put in place at the Emirates. By investing heavily in youth, the Premier League leaders now have the perfect blend of ambitious players and experience in their ranks.
They're expected to continue in that vein moving forward as they look to make the project sustainable. As a result, the Gunners have been linked with Vata. As per TUTTOmercato, via FourFourTwo, Arsenal and City are the two Premier League sides who have registered an interest in the Celtic youngster, though the north Londoners are leading the race to sign him.
