Fulham chasing Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata after starring at the World Cup for Belgium
The 27-year-old has just one year left on his current deal and the Hoops could choose to cash in this summer
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FULHAM are set to join the race to land Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata.
SunSport understands the Cottagers are eyeing a big-money move for the Belgium World Cup star.
Boyata has 12 months left on his Celtic contract and Brendan Rodgers still hopes he will sign an extension.
But the defender's impressive displays in Russia have led to serious interest from across Europe.
Lazio scouted Boyata at the World Cup and Fulham are now monitoring his situation, along with Turkish and French clubs.
Fulham boss Slavisa Jovanovic is reshaping his squad after promotion to the Premier League.
Celtic don't want to sell the defender - but could be tempted to cash in if he doesn't agree to a new deal.
Boyata, 27, has improved hugely under Rodgers and played in all three of Belgium's group stage games.
The former Man City man put his contract talks on hold while in Russia - and Celtic now face a fight to keep him.
Fulham have money to spend and could offer Boyata a huge wage, along with the chance of Premier League football.
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Speaking recently, Boyata admitted he had not decided whether to stay at Celtic - or look to move on.
He said: "Right now, I am concentrating on the World Cup. I am not thinking about my future.
"I still have a year on my contract and we will see after the summer if I continue with Celtic again."