Paderborn sporting director Sebastian Lange confirmed they flat-out rejected a £4 million bid from Celtic for their 22-year-old midfielder Mika Baur. That’s a serious chunk of change to turn down, especially for a young talent, and it shows Paderborn isn’t messing around when it comes to their key players. You gotta respect that kind of conviction.
Celtic’s New Strikers Are Landing
While the Baur deal hit a snag, Celtic is pushing hard on other fronts. Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh, a 25-year-old Denmark international, is already in the UK! He’s set to undergo a medical on Monday for what looks like an £11 million move to the club. That’s a significant investment, pointing to a real belief in what Hogh can bring to the attack.
Then there’s the wild saga of Egypt winger Haissem Hassan. The 24-year-old apparently agreed a four-year contract with Celtic, but the transfer fee bonuses with Real Oviedo are still up in the air. Some reports even had Celtic and Oviedo reaching a full agreement and Hassan signing personal terms. BUT THEN other reports hit, saying those suggestions were “wide of the mark” and Celtic is still “continuing to work on a deal” for Hassan. What a rollercoaster!
Hassan’s Transfer Drama Heats Up
It seems Celtic needs to hustle, because Liverpool and several other big clubs are also keeping tabs on Hassan. Real Oviedo already shot down a £3.4 million bid, but Celtic is ready to come back with an offer closer to £4.7 million. This whole situation is wild; it really feels like Celtic is trying to get a deal done ASAP before someone else swoops in.
Meanwhile, over at Rangers, there’s been some serious news too. Their manager, Derek McInnes, has finally picked a new club captain after five different players wore the armband during pre-season. Who’s it gonna be? We don’t know the name yet, but the decision is made! Also, Serbia midfielder Vanja Dragojevic chose Rangers over a whole host of top European clubs like Benfica, Eintracht Frankfurt, Anderlecht, Club Brugge, PAOK, and Copenhagen to join from Partizan. That’s a massive show of faith in Rangers’ project.
This summer transfer window is absolutely buzzing for these Scottish giants! With Hogh undergoing his medical and the Hassan drama unfolding, it’s clear Celtic is making big moves. Rangers isn’t standing still either, pulling in top talent like Dragojevic. With new signings coming in and captains being chosen, it’s going to be fascinating to see how these squads come together. We’ll be keeping a close eye on those Hassan bonus elements and who McInnes named as captain in the coming days.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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