West Ham and Celtic both want £15m-rated striker likened to Didier Drogba

West Ham and Celtic are facing a summer transfer tug of war over for Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo - who has compared himself to Didier Drogba.

Semenyo, 22, has netted six goals in 21 Championship games for City this season, and provided eight assists.

The Hammers failed to bring in any new players in the January transfer window, but manager David Moyes is aiming to bring in support for key front man Michail Antonio in the summer.

Semenyo, the EFL Championship Player of the Month in January, is expected to cost any potential buyers at least around £15 million.

Celtic have also been scouting the speedy striker, who has had spells out on loan at Bath City, Newport County and Sunderland after coming through the ranks at Ashton Gate.

Semenyo has played out wide for City but his preferred position is as an out and out striker.

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The Chelsea-born youngster said recently: "In terms of my link-up play I loved watching Drogba.

"For running in behind Thierry Henry. They are the perfect examples of both. Drogba's link-up play was unreal, and with Henry's pace and power, he literally had everything. I try to model the two sides of my game around them.

"In terms of who I'm a bit closer to in my game I'd say Drogba. He could play into feet and run in behind and dribble too. It's probably a little bit more like me."

Semenyo has always dreamed of playing at the highest level - and in an interview with Sky Sports claimed he is keen to make it in the Premier League.

He said: "It has always been a dream of mine from when I was young.

"But whether it comes now or in a few years, I'm not in any kind of a rush. I just want to keep working on my game so that if I do ever get to the top then hopefully there'll be no problems."

Semenyo signed a four year contract in 2019 that will keep him at City until 2023 - but has vowed to keep his feet on the ground despite the growing number of scouts who are following his progress.

He added: "It's going really well now, but there's always room for improvement, and there are small things I can always make better. But overall I feel like it's been really good since I came back from injury.

"I'll enjoy this success a little, but I won't get too big headed. I'll be keeping my head down to make sure I still get the job done.

"In the last few games I've watched and analysed I think I've been a little bit slow about anticipating where the ball is going.

"I need to be more on my toes, and that will help me nick a few more goals. I've given myself a little objective to get to double figures this season. "