Celtic are edging closer to a deal for Celtic transfer target Haissem Hassan after tabling an initial offer in the region of £6 million, with add-ons said to push the package towards £10 million. No agreement has been reached yet with Real Oviedo, but the talks have now moved to a stage where the move looks increasingly possible.
That would be a significant addition for Celtic as they continue to build their squad for the new campaign. Hassan, a 24-year-old winger who operates on the right, would also become the club's third summer signing if the move is completed, adding to the sense that work is being done early rather than left until later in the window.
Why Celtic are moving now
The timing matters because Celtic are also preparing for a Champions League qualifier against Austrian champions LASK. In that context, adding another attacking option before the bigger games arrive would make obvious sense, especially for a player who has already shown he can contribute at senior level.
Last season, Hassan made 38 appearances for Real Oviedo and delivered three assists. Those numbers do not tell the whole story, but they do suggest a winger who has been trusted regularly and has enough end product to interest a club looking for quality and depth in the same move.
What the bid tells us
A fee starting at £6 million and rising towards £10 million with add-ons is not a small commitment for Celtic. It suggests they see Hassan as more than a speculative signing and are willing to pay for a player they believe can strengthen the squad right away.
At the same time, the lack of an agreement means there is still work to do. Real Oviedo will have their own valuation, and for Celtic the next step is whether they can close the gap without letting the deal drift too far into uncertainty.
For now, the picture is clear enough: Celtic have made their move, Real Oviedo have not yet accepted, and Haissem Hassan remains one of the most interesting names in the club's summer business. If the deal does get over the line, it would be a notable statement before the Champions League qualifier and a fresh sign that Celtic are intent on adding pace and width with purpose.
