Luis Palma Celtic transfer exit route takes major twist as FIFA intervention hits Rayo Vallecano hard

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Luis Palma's exit from Celtic is in jeopardy after FIFA's intervention to slap Rayo Vallecano with a three-window transfer ban.The La Liga club were believed to be closing in on a loan deal for the Honduras winger, with the option to sign him permanently for €2.5million (£2.1million) next summer.

Palma scored 10 goals in all competitions in his debut season at Parkhead but has fallen down the pecking order under Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead and has only been used fleetingly in the current campaign.But the 24-year-old heading for Vallecano could be in doubt - who along with fellow top-flight Spanish club Mallorca are among the list of clubs on FIFA's website who have been imposed with transfer bans.

The news is said to come as a complete shock to both clubs, with Spanish outlet Diez quoting a spokesperson from Vallecano saying: "This is the first information we have" during the their annual meeting of shareholders on Monday.There is no shortage of interest in Palma, with Serie A Genoa, Olympiacos in Greece and clubs from the MLS also said to be keen on the player.

He might not be the only Hoops player shown the door before the end of the month, with Oxford United hoping to land out of favour defender Maik Nawrocki while left back Alexandro Bernabei is poised to seal a permanent move to Brazilian outfit Internacional following a successful loan spell.Rodgers opened up on Palma during his media conference earlier today.