Celtic pushing to sign Germany U21 midfielder | OneFootball

Celtic are reportedly pushing to sign Mika Baur from SC Paderborn. The Scottish Champions require a sizeable summer rebuild and despite a sluggish start with just one signing, it appears that they are finally ramping up their recruitment.

Laurin Curda of SC Paderborn (R) celebrates the first goal with Mika Baur of SC Paderborn (L) during the 2. Bundesliga match between SC Paderborn 07 and FC Schalke 04 at Benteler Arena on April 26, 2026 in Paderborn, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Celtic are in pole position to sign the midfielder and personal terms will not be an obstacle.

Celtic are expected to be favourites to sign the German U21 Internationalist, who turned out for his country earlier this year. A raft of Bundesliga clubs have been credited with interest in the player but it appears to be agent Christian Nerlinger that could be the kingmaker in this deal.

Celtic’s lacklustre summer could be about to come to an end with FOUR incoming now expected over the next fortnight ahead of the Flag Day opener against Dundee at Celtic Park at the beginning of August.

There will of course be departures with both Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels the most likely candidates to leave the Scottish Champions and Scottish cup holders before yet another flag is raised at Paradise.

Ultimately the very minimum ambition is for Celtic to go into the new season stronger and not weaker and that’s been the cause of the support’s angst over the last six weeks. Perhaps better communication from the club would help rather than hiding in bunkers too scared to answer questions from fan media.

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