Celtic They have now agreed a deal that is set to earn them more than £4m this winter as they look to trim their squad to suit them. Brendan Rodgers requirements at Parkhead, according to a new report.
Celtic are active in the transfer window
Currently 15 points clear at the top of Scottish Premier LeagueThis gap did not prevent Celtic from already clearing the decks in the early parts of the transfer window.
Defender Stephen Welsh has already left the club on loan to join Belgian side KV Mechelen for the remainder of the season, having made just two substitute appearances in the first half of the season.
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Meanwhile, it was reported that Luis Palma could also be on the verge of leaving Glasgow giants, with Rayo Vallecano looking set to make a loan offer for the winger this month after a difficult spell at Celtic Park.
These exits could pave the way for more arrivals in Scotland, with a loan deal for the former Celtic captain Kieran Tierney is being discussed Amidst his lack of participation in Arsenal, as his contract is scheduled to expire at the end of the season as is the case.
Another star who they seem keen to battle competition to sign is Ivorian winger Bazumana Tourewho currently stars for Swedish side Hammarby, is said to have impressed scouts across Europe, including Celtic. Now, another cash infusion could help them fund their business in January.
The defender is scheduled to leave in medical custody
This comes as reports from ESPN in Brazil (via Sport Witness) claim Celtic defender Alexandru Bernabe is set to leave the club permanently In the coming days, a medical appointment will be tentatively scheduled.
The Argentine defender spent last year on loan with Internacional. He was a major character It is described as a “sensation” in Brazil By South American expert Tim Vickery, who contributed three goals and five assists during his time in Brazil.
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Burnaby at Celtic vs Burnaby at Internacional |
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In Celtic |
In International |
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Appearances |
28 |
25 |
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Objectives |
1 |
3 |
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Helps |
3 |
5 |
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Yellow cards |
4 |
5 |
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Number of minutes per goal/assist |
393 |
275 |
He has now returned to Celtic, and the two clubs were negotiating his exit on a permanent basis, as previous reports had suggested Celtic were keen to hold out for a fee of up to £10m.
However, the two clubs appear to have reached a compromise over the 24-year-old Argentine, with the latest report claiming that an agreement has been reached for “€4.5m in fixed fees” plus “an additional €500,000 in bonuses”. The potential deal is worth just over £4m and represents a small profit on the £3.6m Celtic spent on him in 2022.
It is also added that since an agreement has been reached, “the full-back is expected to arrive in Brazil at the ‘beginning of next week’ to undergo medical examinations and sign the contract with Internacional”, suggesting the deal could be completed. In the middle of the January transfer window, giving Celtic time to reinvest the money they received from his sale.
With Tierney potentially landing at left-back and Burnaby struggling during his time at Celtic, this appears to be the ideal scenario for all parties.