Celtic enjoyed a fruitful summer transfer window, welcoming several exciting new signings to bolster their squad. Among the notable arrivals were Arne Engels, Luke McCowan, Kasper Schmeichel, and Auston Trusty, who joined Adam Idah, Paulo Bernardo, and Viljami Sinisalo in making permanent moves to the club. Additionally, Alex Valle made his way to Celtic on loan from Barcelona, adding further depth and talent to the team for the upcoming season.
Fans had little to complain about when the transfer window closed in September, having seen Celtic significantly strengthen their squad with substantial investment. However, some nit-pickers expressed hopes for one or two additional signings, particularly a third striker and a winger. These were positions that manager Brendan Rodgers might have considered addressing if he were to be a bit greedy in his pursuit of further bolstering the team.
The transfer window has come and gone, but Celtic has kicked off the season brilliantly, remaining unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership and earning four points from their first three Champions League matches. However, the January window is approaching, and there’s an intriguing player who could be available on a pre-contract: Bright Osayi-Samuel of Fenerbahce. Local media reports indicate that he plans to leave his current club next summer on a free transfer, with his future seemingly already confirmed. This could present an exciting opportunity for Celtic as they look to strengthen their squad.
Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to leave Fenerbahce on a free transfer next summer, which could open the door for Celtic to revisit their interest in the playmaker. Osayi-Samuel was previously considered a “priority” transfer target by then-manager Neil Lennon back in 2021. With his availability on a free, it may provide Celtic an excellent opportunity to strengthen their squad by bringing in a player they have long admired.
Since joining Fenerbahce from QPR, Bright Osayi-Samuel has made 147 appearances, contributing seven goals and 14 assists. As a free agent, he would be a cost-effective option for Celtic, aligning perfectly with their transfer philosophy. At just 26 years old, Osayi-Samuel is in his prime, making him an ideal candidate to make a significant impact in the first team as they aim for success in both domestic and European competitions.
Neil Lennon had targeted Bright Osayi-Samuel during his time at Celtic back in 2021, and now it appears the opportunity to sign the former QPR winger may arise again. As reported in September, Osayi-Samuel could be available on a Bosman deal, should Brendan Rodgers decide to bolster his squad with a reinforcement to challenge Daizen Maeda or Nicolas Kuhn for a starting position. This potential move comes amid uncertainty surrounding Luis Palma’s future with the Hoops, adding to the intrigue of how Celtic’s squad will shape up in the coming months.