Celtic 'keeping tabs' on £15m striker at Parkhead

Celtic have been ‘keeping tabs’ on Antoine Semenyo for a prolonged period of time and they remain interested in luring the Bristol City striker to Parkhead, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Bhoys are looking to build on a season where they won the Scottish Premiership and Scottish League Cup, so boss Ange Postecoglou is eager to add Semenyo to his squad.

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson has revealed that Semenyo is unlikely to feature until September after sustaining an injury, but that has not deterred his suitors.

It is understood that the Championship side have already turned down a £9million offer from an unnamed club since the transfer window reopened last month.

Bristol City slapped a £20million price tag on Semenyo after Nottingham Forest failed with a bid in January, but Celtic are still among the frontman’s admirers.

The 22-year-old’s agent, Tony Finnigan, has previously told Football Scotland that the Bhoys hold a serious interest in his client and revealed that scout Craig Strachan had been in contact.

It comes after it emerged that Strachan had been sent to Ashton Gate to watch Semenyo in action against Queens Park Rangers in February.

O’Rourke believes Celtic’s interest in Semenyo will not go away as they have been long-term admirers.

The journalist feels the reigning Scottish Premiership champions will continue to track his progress even if they fail to get a deal over the line before the September 1 deadline.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “If it doesn’t happen during this summer transfer window, he is probably somebody who might reemerge on the scene for the January transfer window.

“Celtic have been keeping tabs on him for a while and I’m sure that will continue.”

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