Transfer Latest – Celtic accelerate bid for Nico Sigur | OneFootball

Celtic is clearly in need of midfield enforcements due to the departure of Arne Engels to West Ham United, and also due to letting Paulo Bernardo leave on loan…

With Reo Hatate also stating his desire to leave for a fresh top-five league challenge, it’s vital that the club adds some more depth and quality to the middle of the park.

Celtic’s new signing Mika Baur poses in full Celtic home kit. Celtic Training and press conference, photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO/ Shutterstock

Mika Baur has arrived in a £6 million move from Paderborn, and looks very much like a quality addition, with a move for Bosnian International Ermin Mahmic also said to be nearing completion to further bolster Martin O’Neill’s options.

Ermin Mahmic of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar at Seattle Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Another player who is also on the clubs radar is Niko Sigur, with it being widely reported that the Canadian international was close to joining the club, only for speculation to have cooled down in recent days.

Concacaf Gold Cup-Group Stage-Honduras at Canada Jun 17, 2025 Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Canada defender Niko Sigur 23 dribbles against Honduras forward Luis Palma 17 in the first half during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at BC Place. Vancouver BC Place British Columbia CAN, Photo Simon Fearn

However, according to a report from Pablo Oliveria, Celtic are now ready to ‘accelerate’ their bid to sign Sigur, with the club’s ‘likely qualification’ for the Champions League proving to be the catalyst for the Hoops to launch their first official offer for the player.

“Celtic’s likely qualification for the Champions League has accelerated the reinforcement plans. The club has its eye on Niko Sigur (Hajduk Split) and is expected to make a bid soon. The player’s versatility is the big draw.”

Niko Sigur is thought to be valued at around the £3million mark. Starting his career in his homeland, Sigur moved to the Croatian giants as a teenager, where he quickly progressed from their academy to make his senior professional debut in April 2023.

The 22 year old has become a regular fixture in the Hajduk Split squad, and despite representing Croatia at under 21 level, he was persuaded by Jesse Marsch to represent Canada, and has gone on to win 22 caps for the Canadians, featuring three times in the recent World Cup Finals.

Sigur who operates mainly in the defensive midfield role, but can also fill in just as prominently at right back would be a welcome addition to Martin O’Neill’s squad.

Niko Sigur #23 of Canada competes for the ball against Bilal El Khannouss #23 of Morocco during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

One player who can cover two position is ideal for Celtic, given the current make-up of the squad, the likely additions and the injury situation concerning Niko’s international teammate Alistair Johnston.

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