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Super Eagles left-back, Juwon Oshaniwa, would relish the opportunity of linking up with international team mate Efe Ambrose at Celtic after claiming that the Scottish club have made enquiries on his availability.

The Ashdod of Israel defender, who has 11 caps for Nigeria and played all his country’s games at the World Cup in Brazil, said Celtic have contacted his Israeli club for a possible switch to Scotland.

“My club have told me that Celtic have contacted them about me and said they were interested in me,” he told the BBC.

“A move to play for Celtic would be a dream come true for me.”

The 24-year-old defender still has 18 months left on his contract at Ashdod and has been offered a new deal but insists the time is right for him to move.

“I would be so glad to meet up with my international team-mate Efe Ambrose. I would love to play at Celtic. I have heard great things about the club and know how big they are,” he said.

“I have played on the biggest stage in the world at the World Cup and it’s time for me to move on. Football is a game of movement and it is time for me to move to a big club. I would love to play with them in the Champions League.”