In talks: Celtic pushing to sign “dangerous” 5ft7 gem, he’s the ultimate Tierney heir - opinion

There has been an update regarding Celtic‘s pursuit of Lanus defender, Alexandro Bernabei…

As per journalist Mark Hendry, the Hoops are still pursuing a deal for the 21-year-old, despite having been rebuffed with an initial offer for the Argentine.

Asked about any developments regarding the Bhoys’ interest in the young left-back, the transfer insider revealed that the Scottish champions are still pushing to get an agreement over the line: “Things are now with the hierarchy to get a deal done. Celtic had an offer rejected but both clubs still willing to work on it.”

This follows a report from Football.Scotland that a deal is ‘close’ for the 5 foot 7 gem, with the emerging prospect having been ‘lined up’ as a suitable competitor to Greg Taylor.

A move for the £2.97m-rated ace could finally see the Glasgow side secure an heir to former star Kieran Tierney, with the Scotland international having yet to be suitably replaced since his £25m departure for Arsenal in 2019.

That is the view of journalist Pete O’Rourke – speaking to Football FanCast – with the insider agreeing that Bernabei could be the long-term replacement to the former Hoops man.

Asked whether the youngster can be the man to finally the void left by Tierney, O’Rourke stated that: “He possibly could be or Celtic are hoping that he might be. Kieran Tierney’s not an easy act to replace and Celtic have found that over the last few years after his big-money move to Arsenal.”

The current Gunners machine rose through the youth ranks at Celtic Park before developing into a key player following a breakthrough 2015/16 campaign, going on to rack up 170 appearances for the club over the next few years in all competitions, chipping in with eight goals and 37 assists in that