Celtic are set to re-sign Haissem Hassan after completing the Kasper Høgh deal, according to journalist Christian Vaquero. The Egyptian winger was initially in talks with the club, but negotiations stalled due to a disagreement over the transfer fee.
Celtic's squad is looking increasingly bare after a summer of departures. Key players such as Julian Aruajo, Tomas Cvancara, Junior Adamu, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Marcelo Saracchi have all left the club, while Daizen Maeda has completed a £10 million move to Ipswich Town.
The lack of depth and quality in Celtic's squad has become a major concern, particularly on the wings. Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha have failed to impress, and the club has spent £10 million on the duo without much return.
Celtic's starting line-up is still missing Jota, and James Forrest is too old to be playing the required minutes, according to manager Martin O'Neill. This has added to the pressure on the club to sign a replacement for Maeda and Hassan.
Haissem Hassan was said to be in talks with Celtic and had agreed terms on a four-year deal. However, negotiations with Real Oviedo stalled, and the player was unable to join the club. According to Vaquero, Celtic will return for Hassan after completing the Kasper Høgh deal, with an improved offer of around €5.5 million.
Celtic's interest in Haissem Hassan has been ongoing, but the club's pursuit of Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri has cast doubt on the deal. It is highly unlikely that Celtic would be looking at signing both men during this summer's recruitment drive.
The Kasper Høgh deal is expected to be completed soon, paving the way for Celtic to re-sign Haissem Hassan. The club's fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Egyptian winger, who is expected to bring much-needed quality to the squad.
In the meantime, Celtic's squad remains bare, and the club's lack of depth and quality on the wings is becoming increasingly apparent. The Kasper Høgh deal is the next step in addressing these issues, and Celtic fans can expect a significant boost to the squad once the deal is completed.
Source: Yahoo Sports
