Internacional officials have stated their intention to try and land the 24-year-old on a permanent deal, but sources in South America claim they will face competition from two other clubs in Brazil’s top-flight. Bernabei is reportedly on the radar of Corinthians, who also want to sign 38-year-old Ramos, a free agent after leaving Sevilla last season.
Brazilian outlet O Tempo also claim that Cruzeiro – owned by Selecao icon Ronaldo – are also keeping tabs on the Celtic loanee’s situation at Internacional. They add that the club will only make a move if Internacional opt not to take up their option to sign Bernabei permanently, which according to reports could cost them as much as £8million.