Haissem Hassan: Journalist shares exactly when Celtic could close deal
Celtic could close a deal for tricky winger Haissem Hassan as early as next week.
Reports have emerged that the Hoops are in frequent contact with the 24-year-old’s staff in hopes of sealing a move to Glasgow.
Celtic have reportedly already seen a £3.4million bid turned down by Real Oviedo as Martin O’Neill looks to upgrade his attacking options.
However, if everything goes to plan for the Old Firm side, Hassan could be in Hoops colours in less than a week as Celtic prepare for the 2026-27 campaign.
The winger had heavily impressed in the 2026 World Cup with Egypt, and put in an excellent performance in the 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16.
Hassan had been part of the Real Oviedo side that were relegated from La Liga last season.
Celtic look to seal second signing of the summer
So far, Celtic have only signed Camilo Duran this summer, with the striker arriving at the club from Qarabag.
However, it now appears that Celtic are keen to ensure that Hassan will become the club’s second addition this summer after the reported recent developments regarding the transfer saga.
Journalist Pablo Oliveira confirmed via X that Celtic are hopeful that they can close a deal for the winger by early next week.
The deal could be crucial for the Hoops, especially if Daizen Maeda is to depart the club over the coming weeks, with the Japan international often playing out on the wing throughout the 2025-26 campaign.
How much will Celtic pay for Haissem Hassan this summer?
Football Insider has previously exclusively revealed that Celtic are confident of signing Hassan for less than this £10m release clause.
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.
Therefore, the Hoops are in a good position to potentially secure a bargain deal for the winger as they look to retain the Scottish Premiership title once again in the upcoming campaign.
However, it remains to be seen if Celtic are able to complete the deal for Hassan over the coming days, with plenty of twists and turns expected in the summer transfer window.