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​Fulham rebuffed in move for Celtic defender Boyata

Celtic have rejected a bid from Fulham for defender Dedryck Boyata, boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.

Boyata, who is in the final year of his contract, has not played for Celtic since returning from the World Cup and is not ready for a first team return.

Rodgers says it would be "difficult to sell" Boyata.

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