In-demand Ayr United defender Dylan Watret has addressed the speculation around his future, with several clubs including Nottingham Forest reportedly monitoring his progress. The 18-year-old full-back has caught the eye this season with his impressive performances, leading to claims that Forest, Arsenal, Manchester United, Aberdeen, and Hearts have all sent scouts to watch him.
Despite the growing interest from big clubs, Watret is trying to stay focused on his current team and not get ahead of himself. He acknowledges the transfer talk but insists he is just concentrating on playing well game by game. Watret has been with Ayr United since the age of nine, and the advice he’s received is to take things one match at a time rather than looking too far into the future.
Last weekend, Watret underlined his quality with a wonder goal to clinch a 1-0 win over Airdrie, demonstrating his ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch. This is becoming a breakthrough season for the teenager as he establishes himself as a regular starter for Ayr United.
Recruiting young talents with the potential for improvement has been a key focus for Nottingham Forest in recent transfer windows. They’ve added the likes of Eric da Silva Moreira, Elliot Anderson, Danilo, and Murillo to their squad, and Watret appears to be the latest young player drawing their interest.