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title: "Celtic: Osayi-Samuel update emerges"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-06-14T20:25:09Z"
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# Celtic: Osayi-Samuel update emerges

**Celtic’s fierce rivals have made an approach for reported Hoops target Bright Osayi-Samuel, according to [TumSport, cited by Glasgow Live](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/turkish-media-claim-rangers-made-20806874).**

### The Lowdown: Hoops back in for Osayi-Samuel

Celtic were [linked](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/bright-osayi-samuel-celtics-transfer-23159552) with a move for the 23-year-old when he was at Queens Park Rangers back in December but Rangers have reportedly now made a move for him too.

The Nigerian was [reportedly](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/bright-osayi-samuel-celtics-transfer-23159552) Neil Lennon’s priority January target before the turn of the year, but as we know, the Hoops didn’t land the wide man.

Osayi-Samuel left London for [Fenerbahce in the winter window](https://www.qpr.co.uk/news/club-news/osayi-samuel-completes-fenerbahce-switch-220121/); however, he struggled in Turkey. [The winger, who can also play in a central attacking role](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bright-osayi-samuel/profil/spieler/358948), scored just [once in 18 Super Lig appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/262409/Show/Bright-Samuel).

Despite his struggles abroad, Celtic have been credited with an [interest](https://www.fotospor.com/foto-galeri-fenerbahce-fenerbahcede-kasaya-15-milyon-euro-bu-sekilde-girecek-116834?alt=2&sayfa=3) in Osayi-Samuel once again recently, but it appears as if the Hoops may now need to act fast if they want to get their man.

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### The Latest: Rangers approach; Osayi-Samuel’s stance

Turkish outlet [Fotospor](https://www.fotospor.com/fenerbahce/), cited by [Glasgow Live](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/turkish-media-claim-rangers-made-20806874), claim that the forward is keen to return to the UK with both Glasgow giants eyeing a deal.

Rangers are the [first club to make an approach for the player](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/turkish-media-claim-rangers-made-20806874), though, with French side Monaco also [tracking his situation](https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/sport/turkish-media-claim-rangers-made-20806874).

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### The Verdict: McKay and Postecoglou to act?

New Celtic CEO Dominic McKay and manager Ange Postecoglou may want to take swift action in their reported pursuit of Osayi-Samuel going off this latest update.

They may end up missing out on the winger’s services due to their rivals, which could be a double blow. Not only would it mean Celtic would need to look elsewhere for attacking reinforcements, but it would also strengthen their title challengers for the 2021/22 season.

Osayi-Samuel has averaged [2.4 successful dribbles per game](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/262409/Show/Bright-Samuel) throughout his career to date, as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/262409/Show/Bright-Samuel), and with Mohamed Elyounoussi returning to Southampton following his second Hoops loan, Celtic appear to be in need of a wide man capable of beating a defender.

It seems as if they may have to act fast to have a chance of signing him, though, with Rangers seemingly making the first move out of the three interested clubs.

***In other news: ‘Powerful’ ace set to link up with Postecoglou at Lennnoxtown as Celtic news emerges, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-vakoun-bayo-set-for-parkhead-return/).***