Fenerbahce are set to battle Celtic for Vinicius Souza’s signature.
And the Turkish outfit have reportedly submitted a €5million offer to Lommel for the midfielder. They have also included a future sell-on fee as part of the deal. The Belgian second tier side have yet to respond to the Istanbul side. However, Fenerbahce may have to up their offer, with Lommel reportedly holding out for between €8million and €9million.
That’s according to Turkish outlet Yeni Safak, who also claim the player had knocked back Celtic. However Ange Postecoglou remains keen on a deal to land the 23-year-old. The Australian boss wants to add more steel and physical presence in the middle of the park ahead of the Champions League group stages.
Reports emerged yesterday that a deal had been agreed for Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Alfa Semedo, but those proved to be wide of the mark. An initial loan deal with an obligation to buy was mooted, but the Premiership champions are focusing on other targets.
There is interest in Souza from across Europe, with Ajax and PSV tracking him from the Netherlands. Along with Celtic and Club Brugge, the Amsterdam giants can offer guaranteed Champions League group stage football to the player.
After landing goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist on a free contract, Postecoglou could add another to his squad in the next 48 hours.
Alexandro Bernabei is on his was to Glasgow from Argentina after saying goodbye to his Lanus teammates and his family. The 21-year-old left back is jetting into Scotland and is expected to sign a five year Parkhead deal when he arrives. A fee of £3.75million has been agreed as Postecoglou looks to have landed competition for Greg Taylor.
