Celtic are reportedly in the final stages of confirming a deal to sign Paulo Bernardo. The Scottish Champions have agreed a £3.5m deal with Benfica to sign the Portuguese midfielder but the parties have been engaged in discussions about personal terms.
According to Football Insider, Bernardo is set to sign and become Celtic’s third acquisition of the season. Celtic have only signed two players this window – goalkeepers Viljami Sinisalo and Kasper Schmeichel – but the club are yet to secure any outfield players. Adam Idah and Bernardo have been expected to sign following their successful loan spells but the negotiations have been somewhat prolonged.
Bernardo scored four times and assisted three times in thirty three appearances for Celtic last season and proved himself to be an important first team player. The manager initially utilised Bernardo in Champions League games before he grew into a more prominent first team player in all competitions. Bernardo provided some brilliant moments – namely his goal against Rangers at the turn of the year and then the assist in the Scottish Cup Final.
Benjamin Siegrist, Sead Haksabanovic and Rocco Vata have all left the club and it is expected that there will be further departures in the coming weeks. Brendan wants to streamline his squad and add quality. With Bernardo set to complete his move, Celtic have one more player in the door but the manager wants more and he wants them in as soon as possible.
CLICK TO VISIT OUR NEW SISTER SITE – CELTICSHORTS.COM
Help raise funds for Celtic Youth Academy by playing the Celtic Pools Weekly Lottery and you could win up to £25,000. The lottery costs £1 per week.
