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The Sunderland winger continues to garner attention from a host of admirers
The winger has made headlines in recent days following his match-winning display against Stoke City at the weekend, scoring his first senior goals in red and white to seal a 2-1 victory over the Potters at the Stadium of Light.
But while Watson is only just making his first forays into the senior game, he has been a prominent figure at U21 level for some time, and it would appear that his performances for the Black Cats’ development side have not gone unnoticed.
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In a piece reflecting on his recent ascent on Wearside, the Daily Mirror suggest that Watson has been subject of high-profile interest, stating that the teenager “was wanted by Nottingham Forest and Rangers last summer”. At this stage, it is unclear whether either side retains an interest in the Sunderland starlet, or if either plan on reigniting a transfer pursuit in the near future.
Forest and Rangers are not the first clubs to be cited as admirers of Watson. It is widely understood that the attacker was the subject of a failed bid from Premier League outfit Brighton and Hove Albion during the latter stages of the summer transfer window, with Sunderland reportedly snubbing an offer in the region of £2 million.
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Since then, Watson has enjoyed a much greater role in the first team picture at his boyhood club, and has reflected fondly on his step up to senior football. Speaking after the final whistle on Saturday afternoon, he said: “It's been my dream, to be honest. I couldn't have really pictured it any better after today. I like to think I've took my opportunity well, but I'm just focusing on my game-by-game and looking to stay in that team.
“That's what I'm all about, to be honest. I think I'm now ready to start contributing with goals and assists. That's what I want to do. I want to be the main man here and score and assist and help the team in any way I can.”
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