GETTY Brendan Rodgers is reportedly keen on Juventus midfielder Hernanes

Juventus are said to be keen to offload the Brazil international as he no longer fits into manager Massimiliano Allegri's plans. The arrival of Miralem Pjanic from Roma this summer has pushed the attacking midfielder further down the pecking order.

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And Italian website Calcio Mercato Web claim Celtic could offer Hernanes an escape route with the transfer deadline fast approaching. The report says the SPL champions were the first to reach out to Juve and are keen to see a deal done for the 31-year-old.

It is said Hernanes could be lured to Celtic Park with the promise of Champions League football after Brendan Rodgers' side secured safe passage to the group stages last week. Celtic avoided an upset to beat Israeli side Beer Sheva 5-4 on aggregate and have been draw in Group C along with Barcelona, Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach.