Celtic should add Haissem Hassan to Martin O’Neill’s squad in the next few hours if there are no last-minute twists.
Celtic have been pursuing the Egypt international for a while and are closer towards securing his services.
Last Friday, Sport Witness covered claims from Spain of Celtic closing in on an agreement with Real Oviedo.
On Monday, we relayed news that everything indicates O’Neill’s side will sign the winger for €6m. The Spanish club initially wanted €10m and are ready to let him leave for a lower price.
Update from Egypt on delay in Celtic agreement
WinWin cover why there has been a delay in the 24-year-old’s transfer to Celtic as he was on the verge of joining them last Thursday.
The delay was because of a disagreement between the Segunda División side and the Scottish club.
A source close to Haissem Hassan told the outlet: ‘There are still some details regarding certain terms between Real Oviedo and Celtic on which the two parties have not yet reached an agreement.’
‘All of these matters were supposed to be finalised last Friday, but negotiations are still ongoing.’
Same source with fresh update on Celtic move
A few hours later, WinWin have come up with a fresh report, and it’s positive for Martin O’Neill’s side.
The Glasgow club and Real Oviedo have found an agreement and sorted out all the details of the operation.
It’s even stated the attacker has arrived in Scotland on Monday and will undergo his Celtic medical on Tuesday. A source close to the player says O’Neill’s side could confirm his signing later today.
‘Haitham Hassan arrived in Scotland tonight and is scheduled to undergo medical exams tomorrow,’ the source said.
‘Intensive negotiations have been taking place between Real Oviedo and Celtic for the past few hours. The official announcement of the deal could come tomorrow [Tuesday].’
Haissem Hassan is now on the verge of joining Celtic in the coming hours.
Key transfer points
- O’Niell’s side were on verge of completing signing last week
- Delay in clubs finding an agreement
- Hassan traveled to Scotland on Monday, medical tests today
- Celtic announcement could arrive today
