In the final week of the summer transfer season, the midfielder joined Glasgow for £6m, with most sources saying he may stay.
Bernardo made a positive contribution, although not as much as Jota did when he joined Celtic.
Bernardo rapidly overtook Odin Thiago Holm and Kwon Hyeok-kyu for a first-team spot, appearing in all six Celtic Champions League matches.
The return to fitness of Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate limited the Benfica man’s playing time in the title run-up, but he still assisted Adam Idah’s two Glasgow Derby goals.
Following the Daily Mail piece, the Daily Record reportsThe Daily Mail says that the Hoops are contemplating a £3.5million deal with the Portuguese giants.Rodgers’ men propose to pay £3m up front, with add-ons adding a potential £500k and a portion of any sale if he moves on again, according to the same story. They say Bernardo is interested in a long-term transfer to Glasgow.
Celtic are preparing for another Champions League run and want to sign Adam Idah permanently after a successful loan from Norwich City.Benfica should accept a £4.5m offer with a 30% sell-on clause to avoid a Jota-like windfall.That cost could be higher than Celtic wish to pay out but after the wastage of last summer it would seem a far more reliable investment.
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