Celtic have been credited with a strong interest in Portuguese under 21 left back Falvio Nazinho who currently Ply’s his trade for Belgian side Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League…
ZILINA – Milion Manhoef of Holland U21, U 21 Flavio Nazinho of Portugal U21, Paulo Bernardo of Portugal U21 l-r at the MSK Zilina Stadium during the quarterfinal European Championship, EM, Europameisterschaft under-21 duel between Portugal and Jong Oranje. ANP netherlands out – belgium out Zilina
Earlier today Anthony Joseph of Sky Sports reported that Celtic are ‘exploring’ the conditions of a deal for the 21 year old.
The player who recently starred at the under 21 Euros alongside Celtic’s Paulo Bernardo started his career at Sporting club in Lisbon before moving to Belgium last summer on a permanent basis after impressing Cercle bosses during a loan spell at the club.
Omari Hutchinson of England battles for the ball with Flavio Nazinho and Diogo Nascimento of Portugal during the Men’s U21 international match between England and Portugal at The Hawthorns on March 24, 2025 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Nazinho who is contracted to Cercle until 2028 signed for the Belgian side for a fee of €2 million, so it goes without saying that they will be looking to at least double their outlay especially with it being rumoured that Sporting are due a 15% percentage of any sale.
Nazinho fits our player trading model. He’s young, he’s experienced, he has great potential, and would provide perfect cover for Kieran Tierney at left back. I think it’s time the club done less ‘exploring’ and took more action in luring the player to Glasgow.
Pre season photo call Cercle Brugge – Jupiler Pro League BRUGGE, BELGIUM – JULY 08 : Nazinho Flavio defender pictured during the pre season photo call of Cercle Brugge prior to the Jupiler Pro League 2024 – 2025 season on July 8, 2025 in Brugge, Belgium, 08/07/2025 Brugge Belgium. Peter De Voecht
Celtic are exploring the conditions of a deal for Cercle Brugge left-back Nazinho.
It’s understood the club are yet to make an official offer, but they are keen to bring the Portugal U21 international to Glasgow.#CelticFC took a closer look at the 21yo at the U21 Euros. pic.twitter.com/ZCgZwTqdO3
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) July 15, 2025
Meanwhile one player we can – yet again – strike off the possible incomings list in this transfer window is Aston Villa’s Louie Barry who is heading back out on loan, this time to Sheffield United for the new season.
Louie Barry of Aston Villa reacts after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Spartak Trnava and Aston Villa at Anton Malatinsky Stadium on July 20, 2024 in Trnava, Slovakia. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)
Anthony Joseph from Sky Sports updated on this one this evening stating:
‘Aston Villa winger Louie Barry is expected to join Sheffield United on a season-long loan deal. The player is due to arrive at Sheffield United next week. Barry has had interest from other clubs including Celtic and Hull City, who signed him on loan in January.’
Aston Villa winger Louie Barry is expected to join Sheffield United on a season-long loan deal.
The player is due to arrive at #SUFC next week.
Barry has had interest from other clubs including Celtic and Hull City, who signed him on loan in January.
(w/@SkySportsLyall)#AVFC pic.twitter.com/j8YZ8DzGAP
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) July 15, 2025
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