Haissem Hassan is reportedly heading to Paradise after Real Oviedo gave the Egyptian winger permission to talk to Scottish Premiership Champions Celtic, and it’s about time. Reports say the Hoops have already agreed a fee with the Spanish side, and Hassan has provisionally inked a four-year deal with the former European Cup winners. This is the kind of news the fanbase has been absolutely starving for, considering the summer transfer window has been a total nightmare so far.
Celtic Finally Makes Moves on the Pitch
The Hassan deal, with only some bonuses left to negotiate, is a major piece of good news. This guy’s no slouch, either; he was out there competing for Egypt against Argentina, with Julian Alvarez and Nicolas Tagliafico no less, in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in Atlanta. He’s a talent Martin O’Neill has had high on his wanted list for players who can make a real impact at the European level. And he’s not the only one. Bodø/Glimt centre-forward Kasper Høgh is also flying over to Glasgow for a medical after the club struck a record-breaking £11 million deal for him! Høgh made a huge splash in the UEFA Champions League last season, even celebrating a 3-0 against Sporting Clube de Portugal back in March. Imagine getting Hassan, Høgh, and Mika Baur all “over the line” before next Monday’s season opener. That would be a serious shot in the arm.
The Board Still Has Questions to Answer
While these signings are definitely a welcome sight, let’s be real: they are “far from being the answer to a multitude of problems that exist structurally” at the club. This summer transfer window has been frustrating, and you can feel the growing unrest ready to spill out of the stands. CEO Michael Nicholson might get a temporary reprieve, but the “complete and utter disdain” from the Board of Directors and the principal shareholder towards the supporters is a massive issue. That shareholder still hasn’t said a single word after “last year’s outrageous debacle,” and honestly, that’s just unacceptable. Greek journalist George Tsarouchas even put it out there on X, saying, “After Hogh, #CelticFC set to finalise another huge signing with Haissem Hassan. Egyptian star has accepted the offer from #Celtic for a 4-years contract and #RealOviedo also ready to give permission. There are some bonus that are still under negotiation.”
Next Monday kicks off the new season against Dundee on Flag Day at Celtic Park. Let’s hope these signings are finalized and make a difference on the pitch, because off the pitch, there are still some massive issues that need to be addressed by the people at the top.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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