Celtic are reportedly closing in on a deal for Real Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan, with the player expected in the UK on Tuesday as the clubs work to complete an agreement.
Haissem Hassan is expected in the UK on Tuesday as the final stages of his proposed transfer from Real Oviedo are completed, according to sources close to Real Oviedo cited by CeltsAreHere. The transfer remains subject to an agreement, medical checks and signed paperwork.
Information provided to CeltsAreHere on Monday said no official agreement had yet been reached between Celtic and Oviedo, although the deal was considered close. The expectation was that the remaining details could be settled on Tuesday, with Hassan awaiting permission to travel while the clubs finalise the proposed move.
Hassan was not included in Oviedo’s recent squad for the friendly against Le Havre. The Spanish club confirmed to CeltsAreHere that his absence was not due to injury. The winger is understood to be interested in a move to Glasgow.
Transfer background
Celtic’s initial offer was reported to be about €4 million following Hassan’s performances with Egypt at the World Cup. Oviedo rejected that approach and directed interested clubs to his release clause, which reportedly fell from €18 million to €12 million after the club’s relegation from La Liga.
Villarreal are due a share of any transfer proceeds under the agreement that took Hassan to Oviedo in 2024. Reports have described Celtic’s proposed offer as an initial fee of around £6 million, with performance-related add-ons potentially taking the overall value close to £8.5 million or £9 million. Other reports have suggested a package of about €11 million.
El Comercio reported that Celtic’s early interest influenced Hassan’s decision amid interest from multiple clubs. Marseille were also linked with the winger after Celtic’s initial offer was rejected, while reports said Hassan had turned down a financially attractive offer from an unnamed Saudi Pro League club because he preferred to continue his career in Europe.
What happens next
Celtic are aiming to complete the deal before the upcoming Champions League match against LASK. Reports have suggested the club expect to register Hassan before Thursday’s Champions League deadline, but the transfer cannot be considered complete until the final checks are finished and the paperwork is signed.