Source: Celtic step up bid to sign 'dangerous' target; official spotted at 27,000-seater stadium

Celtic sent senior scout Craig Strachan to watch Bristol City forward Antoine Semenyo in action against Reading on Wednesday night, according to Bristol World.

Described as ‘dangerous’ by his former Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson, Semenyo has been in fine for the Robins in recent months.

Prior to Sunday’s trip to Swansea City, the 22-year-old had contributed to 10 English Championship goals in as many games, scoring five and providing five assists.

His impressive form earned him the Championship Player of the Month award for January, and it seems as if the Hoops have stepped up their interest by sending a chief scout to watch him live in action.

According to Bristol World, who were informed by sources north of the border, Strachan was present at Ashton Gate, which holds just over 27,000 people, to watch Semenyo in action.

The forward isn’t close to penning new terms with Bristol City despite holding talks and will be into the final 12 months of his contract in the summer.

Strachan may well have liked what he saw from Semenyo in midweek, who scored the opener, hit the woodwork and completed two successful dribbles in a 2-1 win for the hosts. [SofaScore]

He can play anywhere across the front three and has enjoyed his best season in front of goal during his career in 2021/22. On that basis, he could be a shrewd target for Celtic, who have just two natural senior centre-forwards in Albian Ajeti and Giorgos Giakoumakis.

Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda can also play down the middle, but if Ajeti finds a new club, Semenyo could be the perfect replacement as Ange Postecoglou looks to continue his Parkhead rebuild.

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