Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers received advice urging him to focus on domestic talent rather than spending a hefty sum of £6 million on Paulo Bernardo. The Portuguese midfielder is currently on a season-long loan from Benfica with a buy option. Celtic is reportedly interested in securing a permanent deal for Bernardo but hopes to negotiate a more favorable price with Benfica. Bernardo has contributed with three goals and two assists in his 25 midfield appearances this season.

Football pundit Andy Walker commented that the proposed £6 million price tag for Bernardo is too high, suggesting that Celtic should consider looking closer to home, specifically at 17-year-old Lennon Miller from Motherwell. Miller has impressed in midfield for Motherwell and is seen as a promising talent following in the footsteps of players like David Turnbull who have made successful moves after time in the Fir Park academy.

Walker highlighted Miller as a more suitable target for Celtic compared to Bernardo, emphasizing Celtic’s tradition of recruiting talents from Scottish clubs like Motherwell. He praised Miller’s potential, drawing parallels to past successful signings from Motherwell. Walker expressed doubts regarding the value of the £6 million investment in Bernardo, questioning the midfielder’s overall impact on the pitch beyond fleeting moments of brilliance.