Celtic are preparing to submit a bid between £6million and £6.8m for World Cup star Haissem Hassan. The 24-year-old winger has been in contract talks with the Hoops over a potential four-year deal. Real Oviedo, Hassan's current club, are insisting on £10.2m for the player this summer, but are open to negotiating this fee.

What happened?

Celtic had previously seen a bid of £3.4m turned down last week as Martin O'Neill looks to reinforce his front line. Hassan had an impressive 2026 World Cup and put in a star performance for Egypt during their 3-2 defeat to Argentina.

Why it matters for Celtic

The Hoops are in need of reinforcements for their front line amid reports that Daizen Maeda could leave the club this summer. Therefore, Christian Vaquero's report that Celtic are preparing a bid shows that Celtic are now accelerating their interest in the attacker.

What comes next?

Celtic told offer will be accepted for Haissem Hassan 'below his release clause'. Is there a chance that Real Oviedo will accept Celtic's offer? Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic are confident of securing the signing of Hassan for less than £10m. Oviedo will likely be forced to sell Hassan to the highest bidder as he has just entered the final year of his contract, which expires in June 2027. As a result, Celtic may believe that a £6.8m offer may be enough to secure his services ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Celtic are currently 3rd in the Premiership with 67 points from 33 games, having won 21 matches, drawn 4, and lost 8. They have scored 59 goals and conceded 35, with a goal difference of +24. They are 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Celtic's recent form has been impressive, with 5 consecutive wins in their last 5 matches, including a 3-1 win over Dunfermline on May 23. Their next fixture is against Sporting CP away on July 14.