English Barclays Premier League club, Sunderland, have played down reports linking them with plan to sign on Celtic defender, Efe Ambrose.
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Sunderland manager, Martin O'Neill, has said there has been no discussions between him and the manager of the Scottish champions, Neil Lennon over the defender.
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According to Sunderland Echo, the Black Cats are not making Ambrose a priority in their transfer policy in the summer.
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"It's been news to me. I've not spoken to Neil Lennon about Ambrose," O'Neill was quoted by Sunderland Echo.
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Sunderland are, however, not the only club linked with the impressive Nigerian defender. Swansea City and Liverpool are the other clubs strongly speculated to be interested in the 24-year- old.
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Latest reports suggest that Liverpool will keep tabs on the defender after their scout had tendered Ambrose's name as a possible target in the summer. Lennon has already admitted that he is aware of interest coming Ambrose's way.
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"I know a few Ambrose fans. There is nothing concrete, but I am aware of the interest," said Lennon.
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Ambrose joined the Hoops in the summer of 2012 and is current contract at Celtic runs out in 2015.
i feel the coach is still hiding something.he still has interest
efe has had a good year so far