Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou may well be preparing himself for the departure of wantaway striker, Giorgos Giakoumakis, with the Greece international currently the subject of notable speculation regarding his future at Parkhead.

The latest suggestion is that the 28-year-old has caught the attention of clubs in Saudi Arabia – as well as in both England and Germany – with the 11-cap ace potentially set to seal a ‘life-changing’ move next month.

This talk of an exit comes amid reports that the imposing marksman has failed to agree terms regarding a wage increase with the Old Firm outfit, with that fact having ensured that a parting of ways could occur in the New Year.

While the former VVV-Venlo man has never been the main man in attack for the Glasgow side over the last 18 months, with just 22 starts to his name in that time, it will still prove a sizeable task attempting to replace a figure who has scored 25 goals in 50 outings across all fronts.

One man who could well help to fill the void is Bristol City starlet, Antoine Semenyo, with reports last week suggesting that the Hoops – as well as rivals Rangers – have been watching the 22-year-old ‘extensively’ in recent times.

Reports over the summer suggested that the Ghanaian was a target for Postecoglou and co, albeit with his reported £15m valuation likely to have been a notable sticking point for the Bhoys.

According to recent speculation, however, the player could be available for closer to £5m in the January window, with just six months remaining on his existing deal at Ashton Gate.

That price tag would likely make the London-born ace a far more attainable target for those at Celtic Park, with the six-cap brute potentially set to prove a fine solution to the Giakoumakis problem for the club.

The one-time Sunderland loanee has warranted such interest due to his sparkling form in recent times, with the versatile forward – who can also feature on the flanks – having scored eight goals and laid on 12 assists in the Championship last season.

That remarkable, breakthrough campaign saw the highly-coveted ace lauded by Robins boss Nigel Pearson, with the experienced coach describing him as a “nightmare to play against” due to his breathtaking speed and strength.

The fearsome marksman – who has four goals in all competitions this season – could then well replace Giakoumakis as a focal point in Celtic’s attack, offering a more imposing alternative to that of the diminutive star, Kyogo Furuhashi.

Not just a mere goal threat, however, the Bristol speedster also offers real dynamism as a result of dribbling prowess, with that showcased by the fact that he ranks in the top 9% across Europe’s ‘next best eight leagues’ in that regard among those in his position, as per FBref.

As such, bringing Semenyo to Scotland could well soften the blow of Giakoumakis’ potential exit, with Postecoglou no doubt set to love the chance to work with such young and explosive talent.