Celtic agree fee and personal terms to sign a bigger star than Hogh.

Celtic’s summer transfer business could be about to receive another major boost after reports suggested the Scottish champions have reached an agreement to sign Haissem Hassan.

The Hoops could hardly have asked for a better weekend. Following a disappointing debut that saw Kasper Hogh criticised for missing chances against Dundee, the Danish striker responded in spectacular fashion against St Mirren.

Hogh found the net three times during the first half, immediately changing the conversation around his arrival and demonstrating why Celtic were prepared to spend heavily to bring him to Glasgow.

The result also strengthened Celtic’s start to the new Scottish Premiership campaign. With six points collected from their opening two matches, the champions have made an early statement while Rangers have endured another difficult weekend.

However, Celtic’s positive start could soon become even more exciting if the expected arrival of Hassan is confirmed.

Celtic preparing for another attacking addition

The Hoops have already invested heavily in reshaping their attacking options during the summer.

Hogh arrived from Bodø/Glimt as a striker capable of providing clinical finishing, intelligent movement inside the penalty area and valuable Champions League experience.

Camilo Duran has also joined the club and offers something different in the final third. The 24-year-old can operate as either a striker or forward and brings pace, direct running and an ability to contribute both goals and assists.

Duran scored 15 goals and registered 10 assists last season, giving Celtic another dangerous option in attack.

Hassan would add an entirely different dimension.

The 24-year-old is primarily a right winger and has built a reputation for his ability to take defenders on, create space and attack from wide areas.

His potential arrival would give Celtic an attacking unit featuring Hogh, Duran and Hassan, with each player offering different qualities.

Hassan’s World Cup performances raised his profile

Hassan’s profile received a significant boost on the international stage when he impressed at the World Cup.

The Egyptian winger caught the attention of supporters around the world and came close to helping his country produce a major upset against Argentina in the last 16.

Ultimately, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez had a decisive say in the contest, but Hassan’s performances still enhanced his reputation considerably.

The timing was particularly useful for the player from a club perspective.

Hassan had just experienced a disappointing season with Real Oviedo, who were relegated from La Liga, and his future had already been the subject of speculation throughout the summer.

His performances at the World Cup, however, helped raise his profile and demonstrated that there was considerably more to his game than his club statistics suggested.

Hassan’s numbers suggest untapped potential

One criticism that could be levelled at Hassan is his lack of goals in Spain’s top flight last season.

The winger completed the entire La Liga campaign without finding the net.

However, focusing solely on his goalscoring record would overlook one of his most impressive qualities.

Hassan ranked in the top 93 per cent of La Liga players for successful dribbles last season, completing close to three successful take-ons every 90 minutes.

That ability to beat opponents one-on-one could make him particularly valuable to Celtic.

The Scottish champions often face teams that defend deep and attempt to restrict space around the penalty area. Having a winger capable of eliminating defenders individually can therefore provide an important solution.

A comparison with another Celtic arrival underlines Hassan’s dribbling ability.

Camilo Duran has averaged just 1.27 successful dribbles per 90 minutes in the Scottish Premiership so far.

Hassan’s figure of almost three per 90 in La Liga represents a substantial difference.

Celtic reportedly agree Hassan deal

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, as reported by Sport Witness, Celtic are expected to announce Hassan’s arrival shortly after reaching an agreement with Real Oviedo.

The report suggests that the Scottish champions have already settled personal terms with the player and have now reached an agreement over the transfer fee.

Celtic are reportedly paying €6 million, equivalent to approximately £5 million, to secure his services.

That would represent a particularly impressive piece of business given that Hassan’s release clause is reportedly €12 million, or around £10.4 million.

If the reported figures are accurate, Celtic would therefore be signing the winger for around half of his release-clause valuation.

The deal would also represent another significant statement about the club’s recruitment strategy.

Hassan could become Celtic’s new star attraction

There is an argument that Hassan could arrive at Parkhead with an even greater profile than Hogh.

The winger’s performances at the World Cup gave him exposure to a global audience, while his Instagram following of almost two million demonstrates the size of his personal profile.

That does not automatically guarantee success on the pitch, but it does provide Celtic with a player who already possesses genuine international recognition.

Hogh has now given supporters plenty to be excited about after his hat-trick, while Duran has already shown flashes of his pace and attacking ability.

Adding Hassan to the equation would give Brendan Rodgers’ successor a significantly different attacking weapon and potentially complete a new-look forward line.

Champions League debut could come quickly

The biggest immediate question is when Hassan will actually be available for Celtic.

Reports claiming that his arrival could be announced in the coming hours will naturally raise hopes that he could be registered in time to feature against LASK on Wednesday.

If Celtic can complete the necessary paperwork and registration requirements quickly enough, Hassan could potentially be available for the Champions League qualifier.

That would be a major boost for the Scottish champions as they attempt to progress further in Europe.

Regardless of whether he is available immediately, Hassan’s reported arrival would represent another significant piece of business for Celtic.

With Hogh already emerging as a goalscoring threat and Duran offering pace and directness, the addition of a winger capable of consistently beating defenders could transform the look of the attack.

Celtic appear determined to make their title defence as strong as possible, and bringing Hassan to Parkhead for a reported £5 million could prove to be one of the most intriguing deals of their summer window.