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EXCLUSIVEIsrael's Liel Abada eyes loan move away from Celtic to ease pressure from homeland over fans' pro-Palestinian stance - as West Brom, Watford and Southampton look to land the 22-year-old

Celtic's Liel Abada is a loan target for clubs in the English Championship, France and Germany.

The Israeli international winger has come under sustained pressure from his homeland over the pro-Palestinian stance of sections of the Celtic support.

Despite rank-and-file fans rallying strongly behind the 22-year-old since his return from injury against Rangers last month, Abada has found the situation challenging.

With the conflict in Gaza showing no sign of relenting, a six-month loan move could offer time and space to review the situation in the summer.