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Aidan Macdonald

Paulo Bernardo to Celtic 'confirmed' by Portugal U21s

Benfica midfielder Paulo Bernardo's loan move to Celtic has been all but confirmed after a squad announcement from Portugal's U21s.

The playmaker has been named in his country's squad ahead of the upcoming international fixtures.

Portuguese television have Bernardo listed as a Hoops player in a squad graphic.

He has reportedly already undergone a medical with the Parkhead club and now it looks like an announcement will be imminent.

Bernardo will become Brendan Rodgers' third signing in a matter of days as the race is on to make sure he is available for the clash at Ibrox.

In a similar arrangement to his former team-mate Jota upon his initial loan switch to Celtic in 2021, it's believed the Parkhead club will have the option to buy the midfielder at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, 

Celtic have announced a limited edition home jersey to mark 120 years of the Hoops.

It is the fourth kit the Scottish champions have released this season, including the second iteration of the home strip.

The new top pays tribute to the recognisable pattern that the Parkhead club have adorned for over 120 years.

Costing £70, the jersey is available to pre-order now from the club's official shop website.

The press release read: "The club are delighted to reveal a very special, limited-edition adidas x Celtic FC jersey to mark 120 years of Hoops.

"A celebration of the iconic green and white Hoops synonymous with Celtic Football Club for 120 years, the simple yet stunning green and white jersey is a timeless classic and available to pre-order now, ahead of its release on Friday, September 8.

"There is a bond between the Celtic players and supporters and the strongest link in that bond is the shirt they both proudly wear on and off the pitch.

"From the day the Hoops were introduced on August 15, 1903, there have been many incredible moments experienced and memories made in the Hoops, including that unforgettable image of our greatest ever captain, Billy McNeill, lifting the European Cup in 1967 wearing the green and white.

"This classic adidas x Celtic FC limited-edition jersey is a celebration of Glasgow’s green and white, giving supporters the chance to secure a top which conveys a simple and everlasting message of ‘the perfect Hoops’."

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