Celtic target Nilson Angulo breaks silence on Hoops interest as Brendan Rodgers plots transfer swoop
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CELTIC target Nilson Angulo has broken his silence on the Hoops' interest and insisted he's only concentrating on playing for Anderlecht next season.
We told you how the Scottish champions have been linked with a move for the talented winger who enjoyed a breakthrough season in Belgium.
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Nilson Angulo of Ecuador
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Angulo helped Ecuador qualify for the World Cup next year after they managed two goalless draws against Brazil and Peru to reach the Finals.
And he was quizzed about Celtic's reported interest in his homeland.
He said: "I'm focused on Anderlecht, I want to get back there and we'll see what happens.
"Next season, I need to improve on small details, like my finishing and as I play more matches for Anderlecht and my national team, I'll improve.
"I'm really happy with what we've achieved and very proud of the group.
"We're prepared and focused on the World Cup.
"The Ecuadorian people deserve this more than anyone else, and I'm very happy about that.
"I feel very good about my performances and I feel proud of each of my teammates."
The Hoops are also pondering a move for Sweden star Benjamin Nygren.
SunSport understands the Nordsjaelland playmaker is on Brendan Rodgers' radar as he looks to boost his squad.
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But the Hoops face competition from the likes of Anderlecht and Copenhagen for the 23-year-old.
Nygren is out of contract in six months and could be available for a cut-price £2million fee.
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