Celtic close in on Real Oviedo winger Haissem Hassan after La Liga relegation

According to Sky Sports, Celtic are close to completing a move for Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan as they look to strengthen their squad.

Hassan is expected to leave the Spanish top flight this summer after Real Oviedo were relegated from La Liga last season. His next destination could be Scotland, with Celtic emerging as the club ready to offer him an opportunity to continue his career.

The 24-year-old attracted attention during the FIFA World Cup match against Argentina, where his pace and ability to dribble past opponents made an impression. Those qualities have helped establish his reputation despite a difficult campaign in front of goal for Real Oviedo.

Hassan finished last season without scoring in 37 appearances. That record means his attacking output remains an area for development, although it also suggests there may be considerable room for improvement if he can turn his speed and dribbling into more goals and decisive contributions.

Celtic are now reportedly on the verge of adding him to their squad. A move to Scotland would see Hassan leave Spanish football after Real Oviedo’s relegation and begin a new chapter with the Scottish club.

The proposed transfer would give Celtic a player whose individual qualities were visible on the international stage against Argentina. Hassan’s performance in that FIFA World Cup fixture highlighted the threat he can pose when running at defenders, while his record at club level points to a player still seeking greater consistency and end product.

For Hassan, the move would represent a chance to respond to a season in which he made 37 appearances but did not find the net. Celtic could provide the setting for him to develop that side of his game while continuing to use the pace and dribbling that first drew wider attention.

Sky Sports reports that the move is close, although the available information does not include details of the transfer fee or the length of any proposed contract. What is clear is that Hassan’s time with Real Oviedo could be coming to an end following the club’s relegation from La Liga, with Celtic currently positioned to become his next club.