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Report: Celtic may now be favourites to sign Siriki Dembele

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Celtic target Siriki Dembele wants a move to Scotland this summer, according to a new report from the Peterborough Telegraph.

The Bhoys landed one winger on Wednesday evening as Maccabi Petah Tikva wide man Liel Abada joined the club to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s side.

There could still be one more addition though, with the Bhoys keen on landing Dembele. His brother Karamoko already plays for Celtic, and they could reunite this summer.

Fulham, Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion are all thought to be keen on Dembele, but he wants a move to Scotland.

Rangers have also had a look at Dembele, but they have already signed Fashion Sakala on a free transfer from Oostende, who has the ability to play across the front line.

That makes Celtic the favourites to fulfil Dembele’s wishes, as he allegedly has a young family north of the border having previously been at Dundee United and Ayr United.

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Dembele, 24, hit 12 goals and 12 assists in all competitions last season and earned a comparison to Wilfried Zaha by Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony.

Dembele can play up front or out wide, and if he is interested in a move to Scotland then Celtic should be looking to strike a deal and bring him to Scotland.

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