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Celtic-linked David Watson on Bologna’s radar

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Celtic’s long-time transfer target David Watson is also wanted by Bologna.

Watson has been linked with the Bhoys for some time but no move has been made for the Kilmarnock midfielder.

The Scotland Under 21 international is out of contract this summer and the Ayrshire club have yet to tie him down to a new deal.

Other Scottish Premiership clubs like Aberdeen and Rangers are also interested but now there are teams overseas that are keeping tabs on the 21-year-old.

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David Watson challenges for the ball for KILMARNOCK VS CERCLE BRUGGE
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Bologna interested in signing Kilmarnock midfielder David Watson

According to Il Resto del Cardino, Bologna are interested in signing Watson this summer.

Local Italian media have said that Bologna want to find a younger profile of player and Watson fits the bill.

If he did choose to link up with Scotland star Lewis Ferguson, it would be the latest in a list of players that have been tipped to move to Parkhead who have headed to Italy instead.

David Watson of Scotland in action during the UEFA U21 EURO 2027 Qualifier match between Portugal and Scotland
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Josh Doig at Sassuolo and Lennon Miller are just two of the more recent examples of those who favoured a move overseas and now another could be heading there too.

At Celtic, it is clear that the squad needs a revamp and the midfield is one of the areas that needs more than just one or two incomings.

Watson would fit the bill in terms of domestic signings and as the weeks go by, it seems that the competition is heating up more and more.