Celtic transfer state of play on Van Hooijdonk, Bernardo and McAtee as bid to bin Podence gets 'desperate'

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers was left with three big objectives in the wake of Saturday's frustrating 0-0 draw with St Johnstone.

The Irishman's to-do list included adding and subtracting to his squad, gearing up for the Champions League draw and getting his team ready for their clash with Rangers at Ibrox. The Premiership champions now know it will be Lazio, Atletico Madrid and Feyenoord in the world's richest tournament and they are making headway on incomings and departures. Nat Phillips and Luis Palma are signings seven and eight with the likes of Sead Haksabanovic, Ismaila Soro, Albian Ajeti and James McCarthy set for the exit door.

But will there be a final signing crescendo before midnight? Celtic punters would love it as late signing fireworks would be thee perfect confidence jolt ahead of their clash with Michael Beale's men on Sunday. Record Sport runs the rule over the latest developments.

The son of Pierre is a wanted man and Celtic have been credited with an interest. The 23-year-old was born three years after his dad left Parkhead and comes with a £4.2m asking price if Bologna are to be temped into a sale on deadline day. And, if it does happen, Bild believe a team in green will be ready to strike in the form of Werder Bremen. His 19 goals on loan at Heerenveen last season has awakened potential suitors and the Serie A side appear willing to talk if the price is right.

The finer details of the 20-year-old's season-long loan from Benfica are being ironed out as it is set to come with an option to buy. His £88m release clause in Lisbon is purely a failsafe and any fee will likely be below one tenth of that. The versatile midfielder is a key man for Portugal's U21 side and will be aiming to forge himself as a