celtics A deal has now been agreed that will see them net more than £4m this winter as they look to adjust their squad to suit the situation Brendan Rodgers Parkhead’s request, according to a new report.
Celtic active in transfer window
Currently 15 points ahead of the leader scottish premier leaguethis gap has not stopped Celtic from clearing the deck in the early stages of the transfer window.
Defender Stephen Welsh has left the club on loan to join Belgian side Mechelen for the remainder of the season, having made just two substitute appearances in the first half of the season.
Relevant
At the same time, there were reports that Luis Palma could also be on his way out Glasgow Giants Rayo Vallecano looks set to sign a loan-to-buy offer this month after a tricky spell at Celtic Park.
These exits could pave the way for more arrivals in Scotland and loan deals for former players Celtic captain Kieran Tierney in discussion Due to his lack of game time at Arsenal and as things stand, his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
Another star they seem keen to sign in the competition is Ivory Coast winger Bazoumana ToureCurrently playing for Swedish side Hammarby, he has reportedly impressed European scouts, including Celtic. Now, another cash injection could help them fund operations in January.
Defender prepares to leave and makes medical appointment
A report from ESPN Brazil (from Sport Witness) claimed, Celtic defender Alessandro Bernabe to leave club permanently In the next few days, preliminary medical examinations were even arranged.
The Argentinian defender was loaned to Inter Milan last year. key figure, he is Described as “sensational” in Brazil South American specialist Tim Vickery contributed 3 goals and 5 assists during his time in Brazil.
Celtic’s Bernabé vs Inter Milan’s Bernabé |
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at celtics |
in international |
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Number of appearances |
28 |
25 |
Target |
1 |
3 |
Assist |
3 |
5 |
yellow card |
4 |
5 |
Minutes per goal/assist |
Chapter 393 |
275 |
Now back at Celtic, the two clubs have been in talks over his permanent exit, with previous reports suggesting Celtic keen to hold out for transfer fee of up to £10m.
However, the two clubs appear to have reached a compromise over the 24-year-old Argentinian, with the latest reports claiming that a “fixed fee of €4.5 million” plus an “additional €500,000 in bonuses” has been agreed, a potential deal The deal is worth just over £4 million, a tiny margin compared to the £3.6 million Celtic will pay for him in 2022.
It was also added that given that an agreement had been reached, the defender “is expected to arrive in Brazil ‘early next week’ to undergo a medical and sign a contract with the international team”, suggesting a deal could be completed halfway through the January transfer window. This gives the investor time to reinvest the funds from the sale.
With Tierney likely to move up to left-back and Bernabe struggling during his time at Celtic, it seems like a perfect scenario for all parties.