AC Milan led a string of top Italian clubs who watched Rocco Vata net a hat-trick for Ireland’s Under-21s.The Rossoneri had scouts at the game along with Serie A rivals, Bologna and Atalanta.
The Celtic attacker impressed as he netted a second half treble in Ireland’s convincing 7-0 away win over San Marino’s under-21s.
The Hoops youngster is out of contract in the summer and could be snapped up for around £400,000 in training compensation.AC Milan have previously gone into the Irish market to sign Cathal Andrews before they sold him back to Newcastle United.
Ireland remains attractive for Italian clubs as they are still part of the European Union, with the likes of Kevin Zefi at Roma and Senan Mullen at Torino.
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