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Celtic showing interest in Reading goal hero Long

Reading striker Shane Long has emerged as a target for Scottish giants Celtic.

Hoops boss Neil Lennon made the trip to Cardiff to watch the Republic of Ireland forward in action for the Royals against Cardiff City in the Championship playoff semi-final second leg.

Long delivered with a match-winning brace to take his season tally to 25 and it is believed that he is now a strong target for Lennon who is keen to have him at Celtic Park.

The 24-year old is still a chance to move up to the English Premier League if Reading can successfully navigate Swansea City at Wembley Stadium on Monday night in the promotion playoff so Lennon may have to wait and see what happens with that game before making a move for the Championship star who has also recently been linked with the now-relegated West Ham United.

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