Celtic 'pause' Marco Tilio transfer move despite 'pressure'
Sky Sports reports that Celtic have agreed to a £350,000 loan deal, with an obligation to buy for £1.3 million, for Tilio to join Rapid.
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However, the Parkhead club are said to be pausing the move.
Despite having limited options out wide, manager Brendan Rodgers has not yet given the nod for Tilio's departure.
This delay has prompted Rapid Vienna to start scouting alternative targets.
UPDATE: Rapid Vienna are putting pressure on Celtic to green-light a move for Marco Tilio before they move on to other targets.
They've agreed a £350k loan deal, with an obligation to buy for £1.3m, but Celtic have since paused the move as they look for a winger
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Rodgers recently addressed Celtic's summer transfer activity and the work needed before the window closes.
He said: "We've still got a wee bit of work to do.
"I think that it's a huge credit to the guys who are here and how well they've worked.
"But the squad will hopefully look different again come the end of the window.
"We know the work that we need to do, and it's my responsibility to convince the club that we really need them."
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