Celtic transfer news bulletin as Alvyn Sanches 'interest' emerges and Paulo Bernardo available for cut price fee
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic are among a number of clubs interested in signing FC Lausanne-Sport midfielder Alvyn Sanches - according to a report.Despite his team's struggles in the Swiss top-flight last season, the French-born midfielder shone, scoring six goals in 27 appearances.
The 21-year-old is a product of the club's youth academy and has represented Switzerland at U21 level. The Express claim that the Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is very keen on Sanches - who Lausanne value at £4.3million - but that they will face stiff competition from clubs around the continent for his signature.The champions are also said to be working on a deal to sign Paulo Bernardo on a permanent basis from Benfica - and could land him on a cut price deal.
The Portugal youth international spent the whole of last season on loan with the Hoops, scoring four goals in 44 appearances in all competitions to help Rodgers' men clinch a Premiership and Scottish Cup double.As part of the deal, Celtic have an option to secure his services outright for a fee of £6.5million, but Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph now claims that the player could be available for a reduced transfer fee after being informed that he is not part of Roger Schmidt's plans in Lisbon.Bernardo 22, is very keen to make his stay in Glasgow a permanent one, with Celtic now in talks with Benfica in a bid to strike up an agreement.
Irishman Rodgers has also made it no secret that he wants to land fellow loanee Adam Idah on a long-term deal, after the Norwich City man hit nine goals in 19 matches last season - including a last-gasp winner against Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.Joseph also reports that Celtic are also in discussions with Norwich over a permanent transfer for the striker, as there was no
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