Celtic targets World Cup star Haissem Hassan as football transfer market heats up

Celtic FC is closing in on Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan after his breakout performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with reports indicating the 24-year-old has already accepted personal terms on a four-year deal. The Scottish champions initially bid around €4 million (roughly £3.4 million) for the Real Oviedo attacker, but that offer was swiftly rejected, and the price tag has been climbing ever since. The deal taking shape Hassan, born February 8, 2002, moved to Real Oviedo from Villarreal on a three-year contract back in August 2024. At the time, it was a relatively quiet deal for a player still building his profile in Spanish football. Egypt’s run to the round of 16 put Hassan squarely in the spotlight. He recorded an assist against Argentina in the knockout stage, the kind of stat line that turns a €4 million player into something significantly more expensive overnight. Celtic’s initial bid landed in July 2026 and was promptly shown the door by Oviedo. The Scottish club came back with an improved offer, reportedly raising the figure considerably to reflect Hassan’s new market reality. As of late July 2026, sources indicate Hassan has agreed to personal terms on a four-year co...