Celtic have had an initial bid for Argentine left-back Alexandro Bernabei rejected by Lanus, according to Argentinian sports reporter César Luis Merlo from TYC Sports who reported:
“Celtic are interested in signing Alexander Bernabei. The European club made an offer to acquire 100% of the pass, but Lanús considered it insufficient. If they improve the proposal, Garnet is willing to sell it.”
The 21 year old has made 24 appearances, providing two assists for Lanus in the Primera Division this season, but was conspicuous by his absence in the draw with Defensa y Justicia on Friday, as news of Celtic’s interest broke, with the word coming from South America being that the full-back had business in Europe to deal with.
Signing Bernabei could also pave the way for Irish left back Liam Scales to move to Aberdeen, either on a season long loan or even a permanent move, with Jim Goodwin determined to bring the former Shamrock Rovers defender to Pittodrie.
🚨Celtic está interesado en fichar a Alexander Bernabei.
*️⃣El club europeo hizo una oferta para adquirir el 100% del pase, pero Lanús la consideró insuficiente.
*️⃣Si mejoran la propuesta, el Granate está dispuesto a venderlo. pic.twitter.com/ZRIw5TduYp— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) June 12, 2022
Morning Gossip: Report bid for Alexander Bernabei progressing with initial offer rejected DM player 22 year old Brazilian Vinicius Souza from Belgian Club Lommel is mentioned spent last season on loan at KV Mechelen With @CelticFC looking for another CH is it over for Jullien? HH pic.twitter.com/SGwdhi4tEe
— Celtic Gossip (@CelticGossip) June 12, 2022
So it’s not fake news. Need Celtic, Alexander Bernabei, and the club to agree on a price. https://t.co/NoRcTmSwXg
— Celtic SC ©®™ (@Celtic67Fins72) June 12, 2022