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Haissem Hassan to Celtic is apparently close to happening…

Haissem Hassan of Egypt competes for the ball against Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Tagliafico of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

As our summer of discontent on the recruitment front continues once again, some good news could be on the horizon this week with a deal for a World Cup stand out is said to be close to completion.

£7m deal all but done to bring Hassan to Celtic

According to Sports journalist Pablo Oliveira, a deal for the Egyptian international to Join Celtic is all but over the line. He posted this on his X account;

“REINFORCEMENT IN SIGHT FOR CELTIC! Celtic is very optimistic about signing the promising winger Haissem Hassan, currently at Real Oviedo. According to the latest information, the Hoops are ready to formalize a £7 million bid for the player. The Scottish board wants to close the deal as soon as possible to integrate him into the squad!”

Before we can pick up ourselves up from the floor, Oliveira seems to be the only individual reporting on this, so we should be a bit sceptical, particularly when he stated that “the Scottish board wants to close the deal as soon as possible to integrate him into the squad.”

Here’s hoping that it’s true, as Hassan is highly regarded, as his performances at the World Cup proved, as he impressed numerous folk, and won plenty of new admirers, with football outlet Softball highly complimentary of the 24 year old.

‘His movements were sleek, his dribbling clean and controlled…’

After the defeat to Argentina, Softfootball.com stated: “Softfootball analysts were impressed from the first moment he got on the ball. Hassan showed he is a real team player, always knowing exactly what to do whenever possession reached his feet. His movements were sleek, his dribbling clean and controlled, and his confidence to take on defenders stood out throughout the match.

“He was one of Egypt’s standout performers”

“Our analysts were constantly hoping the ball would find him because his style of play is simply entertaining and he did not disappoint. Every time he received the ball, he looked dangerous, always trying to create something meaningful for Egypt.”

“Despite Egypt’s defeat, Hassan made a huge impact. He worked tirelessly, linked up play intelligently, showed great composure, and capped off his performance with a well‑deserved assist. For us, after Egypt’s goalkeeper, he was one of Egypt’s standout performers on the night.”

Could white smoke be about to appear from Celtic Park once again for a second time this summer, in regard to an incoming signing?

Let’s hope so but with this Celtic Board we can’t get too excited until the player is asked about trying Irn Bru by Gerry McCulloch.

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