Leigh Griffiths has been offered a route back to football by ambitious Irish second tier side Waterford.
The former Celtic and Scotland striker is currently without a club since a stint at Australian outfit Mandurah City.
He was arrested three weeks ago by police investigating sports gambling before being released without charge.
And he's been offered a chance to return to football at Irish First Division side Waterford, who are set to appoint former Stoke City and Ipswich Town star Jon Walters as director of football.
Waterford are owned by Fleetwood Town chief Andy Pilley, who appointed former Celtic hero Scott Brown as manager in the summer.
They are desperate to return to the top flight after being relegated last season in a relegation play-off and see former Scotland star Griffiths as a marquee signing for the new season, which begins in February with an away trip to Wexford.
The 32-year-old last played for Falkirk, before his spell Down Under and netted twice in 12 league games for the Bairns in their League One campaign last season.
He boasts an impressive career record of 180 league goals in 286 starts for Livingston, Dundee, Hibs, Wolves, Celtic and Falkirk.
Meanwhile, Southampton are tracking Celtic star Liel Abada, according to a report.
The Premier League outfit are watching the winger's situation closely, with the January transfer window fast approaching.
Reports say that Saints are on the transfer trail of the Israeli.
However, their report also states that Celtic are ready to enter contract talks with the player to fend off any immediate interest in the attacker.
It's said that these discussions would likely occur during the New Year.
Abada is already on a long-term contract until the summer of 2026.
However, after impressing since joining in Ange Postecoglou's first few months, new terms would be offered to the 21-year-old as a reward.
Southampton have seemingly built up an extensive scouting profile on the wide man.
Should they make a move for Abada, it would be their latest signing target from Glasgow's east end, having signed many Celtic players over the last decade.
