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Mark Pirie

Fernando Henrique Celtic transfer news as Gremio relegation sparks cost cutting fire sale

Gremio are desperate to offload Celtic linked Fernando Henrique in January, according to reports in Brazil.

Ange Postecoglou is looking to add to his ranks in January with the likes of Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda linked with a switch to Parkhead.

Defensive midfielder Henrique has also been tipped for a move to the Scottish Premiership as part of the Australian's overhaul.

The 20-year-old is a Brazilian youth international but he was unable to help the Porto Alegre side drop out of the top flight on the final day of their Serie A season.

NF state that Gremio are now keen to offload a number of players to slash their wage budget for the Serie B campaign next term.

Right-back Vanderson has is set to be sold to Brentford, and it is noted that following Celtic's "approach" the club are keen to allow Henrique to follow him out of the door.

It is stated that the money from the sales of the pair will be used for "pay for terminations" of other players at the club.

Boss Vagner Mancini is set to stay to attempt to fight for promotion next term and Henrique did not make an appearance since September, so a route back to the first-team appears unlikely.

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