Lierse rivals keeping tabs on frozen-out Tony Watt

TWO Belgian clubs are reportedly keeping a close watch on Tony Watt’s situation after the on-loan Celtic striker was frozen out by Lierse.

By The Newsroom Friday, 28th March 2014, 1:30 pm

Watt celebrates in November 2012 after scoring the winner against Barcelona. Picture: Robert Perry

Last year’s runners-up Zulte Waregem are believed to be keen on signing the striker permanently, and are weighing up a bid of £650,000 to take the striker to the Regenboogstadion.

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However, Waregem - who are managed by former police detective Francky Dury - could face competition from mid-table KV Oostende.

The 20-year-old Watt has scored eight goals in 17 appearances for Lierse, but a series of very public fall-outs with manager Stanley Menzo, and his demotion to the club’s reserve side have cast doubts on his future in Lier.