Benfica’s Paulo Bernardo has a “very steep” six million release clause, and Brendan Rodgers has been advised of this.
At the conclusion of this season, the Hoops will have the opportunity to extend their loan agreement with the 22-year-old Portuguese midfielder, but they will need to make a significant financial investment, as we exclusively disclosed to you in early January here at Football Scotland.This season, he has made 25 appearances across all competitions, and Rodgers is reportedly an admirer of his effort and professionalism.
However, according to former striker Andy Walker, it may not be sufficient to justify making a significant investment in the loanee.Speaking on Go Radio, the analyst believes that there are less expensive choices in Scotland’s Premiership that might eventually provide the same kind of play as Bernardo offers.
“If the required payment is £6 million, it seems like a heavy price to pay. I observe Scotland and places like Motherwell’s Lennon Miller,” Walker said.
“I believe he has a lot of potential. Celtic has a track record of acquiring players like as David Turnbull, my close buddy Phil O’Donnell, and midfielder Stephen Pearson from Motherwell.
“I believe that Leonard Miller has the potential to do greater things, but £6 million for Bernardo? It seems to be rather pronounced.
“I think it is a lot of money for someone who has played a decent amount of games but not really impressed that much other than that little purple patch that he had.”He has also engaged in a great deal of pointless gaming.”
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