Celtic have transformed the mood around their summer transfer window by investing heavily in new attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
Kasper Hogh arrived from Bodo/Glimt for a club record £11 million, while Camilo Duran joined from Qarabag in another significant piece of business for the Hoops.
Those arrivals have handed Martin O’Neill two new central attacking options, but Celtic’s need for wide reinforcements remains pressing and urgent.
Daizen Maeda’s £10 million departure to Ipswich stripped the squad of pace, pressing quality, and goals from the left flank this summer.
Nicolas Kuhn’s exit to Como a year earlier had already left Celtic searching for a right-winger capable of directly taking on and beating defenders.
Haissem Hassan is understood to fit that vacancy more closely than either of Celtic’s two new forward signings brought in this window.
The 24-year-old is left-footed but prefers operating from the right side, allowing him to drive infield or use his acceleration to reach the byline and deliver.
Hassan made his professional debut for Chateauroux at just 16 before Villarreal brought him to Spain in 2020 to develop within their setup.
He progressed through their reserve side and loan spells at Mirandes and Sporting Gijon, though he made only two La Liga appearances for Villarreal’s first team during that time.
Real Oviedo provided a permanent home in 2024, and Hassan contributed four goals and three assists across 43 league and promotion play-off appearances as the club returned to Spain’s top flight after 24 years.
Last season proved considerably more difficult as Oviedo were relegated and Hassan failed to score in 37 La Liga outings, managing only three assists throughout the campaign.
Those figures carry obvious concern, particularly given Celtic are reportedly prepared to make him one of their most expensive signings in recent memory.
However, the broader picture offers important context, as Hassan played consistently for a struggling side while continuing to carry the ball forward and confront defenders throughout a punishing season.
His profile was significantly elevated by an impressive showing for Egypt during their run at the 2026 World Cup, attracting widespread attention from clubs across Europe.
Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph has revealed that Celtic submitted an offer worth around £9 million to Real Oviedo as they look to finalise the deal.
The Spanish club are expected to accept that proposal, with only minor details between the two sides still requiring resolution before any agreement is concluded.
Joseph adds that Hassan himself wants the move to Celtic, meaning personal terms are not expected to cause complications once the clubs finalise their negotiations.
That development represents a significant breakthrough after weeks of ongoing talks and competing reports surrounding the winger’s future and potential destinations.
Hassan has only one year remaining on his Oviedo contract, but a reported £10 million release clause has allowed the relegated club to maintain a strong negotiating position throughout discussions.
If the remaining details are resolved as expected, Celtic’s costly attacking rebuild will have secured another key piece under O’Neill’s direction.