Internacional have revealed 'negotiations are in full swing' with Celtic as they attempt to turn Alexandro Bernabei's loan move into a permanent one.
The left back was named in the Brazilin Seria A team of the year after an outstanding campaign with the Porto Alegre club.
Internacional have just ten days to seal a deal with Celtic who reportedly looking for around £7 million for the Argentinian full back.
The Brazilian club can't afford that and their attempts to buy Bernabei have been made even more tricky by reported interest from Sao Paulo giants Palmeiras, who were runners-up in their Serie A title race.
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However, Internacional president Alessandro Barcellos remained hopeful they could get the deal with Celtic over the line.
He said: "The deal hasn't progressed yet, but we are constantly making contact with Celtic.
"We have to respect the other club’s time and all of this is part of it.
"It’s not an easy negotiation when you factor in the valuation, the player’s package and the interests of the Scottish club.
"Negotiations are in full swing and we are working towards that.
"Our manager Roger Machado’s collective work has brought a lot of appreciation to the team."
