da heads bet: Celtic have been linked with a January move for Solihull Moors striker Kyle Hudlin, Football Insider report.

The Lowdown: Hudlin profiled

da winzada777: The 21-year-old only joined the National League side last October and has caught the eye of multiple clubs recently.

Premier League champions Manchester City were linked with a move for the forward who holds the record for the tallest outfield player in England.

The 6 foot 9 striker is out of contract next summer, meaning he’ll be available to discuss a pre-contract agreement in the New Year, should his situation remain the same.

Hudlin has scored 10 times in 38 appearances for the fifth-tier English side, and it appears as if Celtic have joined the race for his services.

The Latest: Celtic links

Football Insider shared a story on Friday lunchtime, linking Celtic with a move for Hudlin.

They were informed by a recruitment source that a Hoops scout watched the forward on Saturday during a 1-1 draw with Barnet where he came on as a substitute.

Hudlin is thought of as a possible January target for Celtic, with his price sure to be slashed as his current employers hope to avoid losing him for nothing the following summer.

The Verdict: Worth a punt?

Celtic made a number of attacking acquisitions over the summer, including Joey Dawson for the reserves, but bringing in Hudlin could be a gamble worth taking.

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He’s clearly got talent as well as just his incredible height for City to have shown an interest, so a possible pre-contract agreement discussion between Celtic and Hudlin could be a wise one in the long run.

If Hudlin continues to impress prior to 2022, you’d expect more clubs will be keen on his signature, but Celtic might hold a trump card in being able to discuss terms in January.

In other news: 35-goal free agent Ange spoke about signing for Celtic now on verge of surprise move to new club.