Despite winning the Scottish Premiership last season, the Boys have not made a transfer window acquisition thus far, though Kasper Schmeichel is on the verge of joining the team to replace Joe Hart.It appears that another player will likely permanently join the Denmark international at Celtic.
Celtic in advanced talks to sign Paulo Bernardo
A story from O Jogo in Portugal now claims that Benfica are preparing to sell Paulo Bernardo to Celtic in a permanent deal.
The man from Almada spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Celtic Park, making 33 appearances in central midfield as he scored four goals and also provided three assists.
O Jogo explains why Benfica rested Bernardo from Saturday’s friendly against Celta de Vigo in order to prevent the 22-year-old’s injury from derailing his transfer to Celtic. The Portugal U21 international is undoubtedly leaving Lisbon, according to the Portuguese news source, and Celtic is currently attempting to work out a transfer deal with the Primeira Liga team.Although a permanent sale now appears highly likely, Bernardo, who the Daily Record mentioned has been compared to Portuguese superstar Rui Costa, is under contract with Benfica until July 2027.
