Medical booked: Alexandro Bernabei agrees to join Celtic after bid accepted – Sources
Argentine defender Alexandro Bernabei has told friends he is signing for Celtic after agreeing personal terms, Football Insider understands.
The 21-year-old has received an offer from the Scottish champions, who have agreed a £3.75million fee with his club Lanus.
A Celtic source has told Football Insider that Bernabei has been given permission to head to Glasgow to undergo a medical and sign a contract.
The left-back is expected to complete the move in the coming days and provide competition for Greg Taylor next season.
Bernabei was about to enter the final 12 months of his contract at Lanus and Celtic have taken advantage.
The Argentine defender has made 13 appearances for the Argentine club across all competitions this season and contributed one goal and two assists.
In total, he has four goals and 10 assists to his name in 85 appearances for Lanus.
Speaking to Sky Sports, South American football expert Tim Vickery heaped praise on Bernabei.
He said: “Bernabei has got that capacity to get into the penalty area and score goals.
“Nice left foot, good with set pieces, quick, interesting.”
The Argentina under-23 international is set to become Celtic’s third signing of the summer.
The Hoops have already confirmed the permanent signings of centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers from Tottenham and goalkeeper Ben Siegrist from Dundee United.
Both players have put pen to paper on four-year contracts at Parkhead.
In other news, a pundit has claimed Celtic could sign a replacement for Josip Juranovic after transfer update from Fabrizio Romano.