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Celtic turned down offers from Fulham and others for Boyata, claims angry agent

The agent of Belgium international Dedryck Boyata has hit out at Celtic for turning down transfer offers from Fulham, Olympiakos and Fenerbahce.

The 27-year-old is in an apparent deadlock with the Scottish club after returning back from World Cup duty, with Jacques Lichtenstein angry at the Hoops’ treatment of his player.

Indeed, he has hit out at them for failing to make the centre-back a “dignified” contract offer.

“Previously there was interest from Fulham, Olympiakos and Fenerbahce,” Lichtenstein said.

“Offers of £7 million ($9m) and £8m - but apparently Celtic are financially strong enough not to go into that.