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Braga joined Hearts during the summer of 2025 from Norwegian side Aalesunds, signing a three-year contract with the Scottish side and has proven to be a real find.

The 26-year-old forward had an outstanding debut campaign for the Jambos, where he scored 14 goals in 37 Scottish Premiership appearances.

Braga’s impressive performances helped him win the Scottish Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year award.

Hearts have already lost Derek McInnes as boss and key attacking talisman Lawrence Shankland this summer, and now they could soon find Braga also departing Tynecastle.

Celtic, who have already added Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran to strengthen in attack, are interested in taking the Portuguese to Paradise.

However, Celtic face competition for Braga from outside Scotland.

Several foreign clubs are looking at a potential move for Braga and could rival Celtic for his signature in the coming weeks.

It is unclear which sides from outside Scotland are looking at a possible move for Braga, but Hearts would likely favour them over strengthening domestic rivals.

The 26-year-old has already adapted to Scottish football and his impressive performances last season have made him an attractive prospect for the Hoops.

Celtic are close to yet another attacking addition in the shape of Egypt winger Haissem Hassan.

Real Oviedo winger Hassan has rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia carrying a salary ‘far beyond the reach’ of many European clubs as he closes in on a move to Celtic.

Meanwhile, the Scottish champions face a real threat of missing out on Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, with Monaco set to ‘return’ with an improved offer after seeing their opening bid rejected.

Kicking on with the addition of Braga at the same time as landing Hassan would be a further statement of intent from Celtic, who are sinking significant resources into strengthening in the final third.