David Watson

Reports from February 2026 state that Kilmarnock rejected a €578,000 bid from Bolton Wanderers. In November 2025, it was reported that Kilmarnock had sought a 'seven-figure fee' during the summer 2025 window. At the same time, a potential tribunal fee was compared to a previous case valued at approximately €750,000. The player's market value was cited by Transfermarkt multiple times, rising from €1.5 million in September 2025 to €1.8 million by February 2026. His final move to Bolton in June 2026 was for an undisclosed compensation package as his contract had expired.

Our valuation is driven by the context of David Watson's move to Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed compensation fee upon his contract expiry. The range is anchored by a reported rejected bid of €578,000 from Bolton in February 2026, which sets a clear floor. The upper end considers Kilmarnock's earlier desire for a seven-figure fee and a referenced tribunal estimate of around €750,000 for a similar domestic transfer, adjusted for the limited cross-border compensation rules.