Desperate star offers Celtic hope of £7m Christmas present that could unlock Tierney return – Parkhead news bulletin

Celtic could be set for a £7m Christmas present with Alexandro Bernabei desperate to seal a permanent move to Internacional - who have spoken out on their final offer to the Parkhead club.

But even if a move to his current loan club doesn't come to pass, then the Hoops remain in a strong position to sell, with a Brazilian rival watching on from the wings. Internacional have until next week to agree on a deal with the Hoops to sign Bernabei with his loan deal set to expire at the end of the year. They have sent a take-it-or-leave-it offer to the Scottish champions this week, which was reportedly for another loan deal because they had no chance of meeting Celtic's £7million price tag. And Internacional vice-president Jose Bisol has insisted they have been as honest as they can.

He said: "Alexandro Bernabei has settled into the club. He wants to stay at Internacional. But we are not going to be financially irresponsible. The club has financial limits and we laid them out to Celtic. It's up to them and I hope for a positive outcome."

Bernabei has also been strongly linked with a move to Brazilian runners-up Palmeiras, who are waiting in the wings if his return to Internacional collapses. That may be Celtic's best hope of landing the type of cash they want for Bernabei and they'll be hoping an offer arrives to free up even more funds before January 1.

There's one man they have in mind as they look to strengthen the left-back position next month. And no points for guessing who it is.

Hopes of seeing Kieran Tierney back in green and white have ramped up after the news that he's set to leave Arsenal when his contract expires. Celtic are hardly short of cash but it would take a mega contract offer to bring Tierney,