Celtic have lodged a fresh £3.5 million offer for Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan, the player Ally McCoist called “tremendous” after his assist against Argentina at the World Cup.

Why McCoist’s comment matters for Celtic?

The former Rangers star was watching the round‑of‑16 clash on ITV when Hassan slipped a perfect ball to Mostafa Ziko for Egypt’s second goal. McCoist described the move as “as good a counter‑attacking goal as you will ever see anywhere”. Such high‑profile endorsement fuels Celtic fans’ optimism that the 24‑year‑old could boost a side that currently sits 3rd in the Premiership, 67 pts, 21W‑4D‑8L from 33 games, recent form WWWWW.

How does Hassan fit into Celtic’s current squad?

Celtic have scored 59 goals and conceded 35 this season, a +24 goal difference that underlines a potent attack but a defence that still leaks. Adding a pace‑y winger who can beat top‑class defenders could diversify the options for manager Brendan Rodgers, especially on the right flank where the team has relied heavily on Jota and James Furlong. Hassan’s World Cup performance showed he can create against elite opposition, a trait that could help close the three‑point gap to leaders Heart of Midlothian.

What’s the status of the bid?

Real Oviedo, Hassan’s club, rejected Celtic’s initial £3.5 million proposal before the Argentina match. The Spaniards have a £10 million release clause, meaning Celtic may need to improve their offer if they want the player back before he returns to Oviedo for the Segunda B campaign. The transfer window remains open, and Celtic are also linked with Motherwell’s Elijah Just, who impressed at the World Cup with a brace against Iran.

What does this mean for Celtic’s title push?

If the deal goes through, Celtic could add a fresh attacking outlet ahead of the final league fixtures. The club’s last result was a 3‑1 win over Dunfermline on 23 May 2026, and they have now strung together five straight victories (WWWWW). A successful signing would keep momentum rolling and tighten the race with Hearts, who sit three points clear.

What are the next steps?

Celtic will likely return to Oviedo with an increased offer, while monitoring Just’s situation at Motherwell. Fans will be watching the transfer news closely, hoping the club can secure Hassan before the window shuts. Until then, the focus stays on maintaining the winning streak and narrowing the gap at the top of the table.