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Celtic are reportedly eyeing up a January move for Ukrainian goal machine Artem Dovbyk.

The Hoops have been monitoring the Dnipro striker, who is regarded as one of the top prospects in the former Soviet country and who is available for free at the end of the year.

Dovbyk has netted 12 goals in 12 games this season in the Ukranian Second Division, after Dnipro were relegated for the first time in their history after getting points deducted due to outstanding debts.

His contract expires on December 31 and he's made it clear he won't sign a new deal.

And reports in Ukraine have claimed that Celtic and Bundesliga side FC Augsburg have both offered the 20-year-old a contract.

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Dovbyk was named Young Player of the Year in Ukraine for 2016/17 and has already been called up for the senior squad by manager and Ukrainian legend Andriy Shevchenko, although he was an unused sub.

He's a product of Dnipro's youth academy and had a spell on loan with Moldovan side Zaria Balti two years ago.

He's netted nine goals in his last eight matches for Dnipro, but has made it clear he wants to try a new challenge.

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In the summer, Dovbyk said: "I am keen to try football abroad. I think it would help my chances of playing for Ukraine and improve me as a footballer."

Celtic's scouting network have cast their net far and wide recently and Dovbyk is in their sights and they wouldn't have to fork out a transfer fee.