One new signing could quickly become two at Celtic sooner or later. With the addition of Camilo Duran, the Hoops immediately re-entered the market to sign a new offensive star.
This time, he is a notable player who played an active role in the World Cup. Haisem Hassan played a key role in Egypt’s match against Argentina, playing a key role for Egypt as the underdog side came very close to one of the tournament’s upsets, before Lionel Messi inevitably took the floor.
However, Hassan finished the tournament in style and did enough to attract interest from Celtic this summer.
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reliability | The World Cup is designed for breakout stars, and Hassan is the latest to do so. His impressive performance against Argentina has also apparently attracted the attention of Celtic, who made a bid worth around £3m to sign the talented Real Oviedo winger. |
finances | Oviedo has yet to accept Celtic’s offer, but Hassan’s performance in Argentina could change his opinion. But if the Bhoys can secure his arrival for just £3m, they could be getting an absolute bargain if he repeats his World Cup performances. |
insight | If anyone was unaware of Hassan’s talent, all they had to do was look at his role in Egypt’s exclusion goal against Argentina. He drove out of his own half, passed three or four players and then fed Mohamed Salah. It belonged to a veteran winger, not a relegated La Liga star. |
impact | Scouting from Celtic has been solid, but question marks remain over the 24-year-old’s valuation. If they can secure a £3m deal, he would be an absolute winner here. |
The World Cup has also seen the birth of another star, and this time the Scottish champions could make the most of it.
Celtic announce offer for Hassan
As reported by Spain’s Fondo Segunda and Sport Witness newspapers, Celtic have opened an offer to sign Hassan from Real Oviedo. The Bhoys have submitted a bid worth around 4 million euros (approximately 300 million yen) and are currently awaiting a response from the Spanish second-division club.
The 24-year-old didn’t have his best season in La Liga last season, failing to score a single goal as his side were relegated, but he showed his full potential at the World Cup.
Celtic clearly believe it is worth taking a chance on the winger, who is worth his £3m transfer fee after his performance against Argentina.
Impressive Hassan outclassed Salah
Mohamed Salah remains the king of Egypt. He once again played the role of a hero throughout the tournament for Egypt, leading Egypt to history in each match. However, if he were to ascend to the throne, Hassan was the most likely successor.
Against Argentina, the winger outperformed Salah and played a key role in Egypt’s first attempt to take a 2-0 lead until VAR intervened and took away the moment.
No player has had more fun dribbling in an Egyptian shirt than Hassan, and neither has Salah. Meanwhile, the Oviedo winger created more chances than the former Liverpool player and also picked up an assist himself. It was a great performance for a player who is still working his way to Celtic.
