‘Ajer replacement?’, ‘would be a great buy’: Some Celtic fans react to links with 27-year-old international

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A number of Celtic fans have taken to Twitter to give their thoughts on the Sky Sports report linking the Parkhead side with Omar Colley.

The report claims that Celtic have made an enquiry for the Sampdoria centre-back, though they are not believed to have tabled an offer.

While the Italians have put a price tag of around £10million on the 27-year-old, they are open to negotiation, added the report.

Although the Hoops have brought Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy to Glasgow on loan, Neil Lennon is believed to be seeking further reinforcements at the back.

Colley joined Sampdoria from Belgian side Genk in 2018 for a reported £7.2million and has made 55 competitive appearances for the Serie A side.

The 6ft 3in defender, a Gambian international, featured 31 times in the Italian top flight last season.

With Celtic having numerous options in defence as well as having signed Duffy, some Hoops fans have suggested that Colley could end up being a replacement for Kristoffer Ajer, who has been linked with the likes of AC Milan and Leicester City in recent weeks.

Here is some of the reaction on social media: