Celtic have reportedly made their interest in striker Sydney van Hooijdonk known to Bologna ahead of a potential January switch.

The son of former Hoops' hero Pierre was touted with a move to the Scottish Premiership champions last summer but Thiago Motta closed the exit door for the 23-year-old as he was offered a chance to impress his boss in Serie A following a successful loan spell at Heerenveen. The Dutchman netted 16 goals in 32 games for the Eredivise side last term but has failed to make his mark this term.

Van Hooijdonk has managed just 41 minutes of league action this term - but scored on his only start of the campaign in the Coppa Italia victory over Verona. Corriere di Bologna report that Motta is now ready to move the forward in the winter window on loan to "make room" for recruits and are welcoming potential approaches.

The player's agent is also said to be looking "for space elsewhere’" to kickstart his career - with Celtic having reportedly made their move. The Hoops are said to have made their "first enquiries" over bringing in the towering frontman.

Brendan Rodgers has already admitted that the Parkhead side are in the market for a striker when the transfer window opens. Both Kyogo Furuhashi and Hyeongyu Oh set to play at the Asian Cup in January leaving the boss short of options.