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Celtic transfer deal 'enters its final stages' as £8.5m package could see star play in Champions League clash Hoops on the verge of third summer transfer window addition Celtic have entered the ‘final stages’ of a deal with Real Oveido for Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan - who could be available for their all-important Champions League play-off decider next week. The 24-year old has been the subject of Hoops transfer interest since his heroics at the 2026 World Cup - where he helped the Pharaohs reach the Last 16 stage. As a deal now nears its conclusion, the winger is reportedly keen to sign and is now heading to the UK for a medical. The transfer is set to be around £6m, with this rising to £8.5m including add-ons. Hassan would be another marquee attacking signing for the Hoops after the combined £17m additions of forwards Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh. The latter got off the mark in emphatic style at Rugby Park at the weekend - bagging a 35 minute hat-trick in the 5-1 thumping of Kilmarnock. Celtic deal for Hassan ‘enters its final stages’ According to CeltsAreHere: “Haissem Hassan is expected to travel to the UK on Tuesday as his proposed move to Celtic enters its final stages. There remain final steps to complete before Hassan can become a Celtic player, with all parties still cautious until everything is agreed and the necessary medical checks have been completed.” While the deal is close to being finalised, the same report also notes that no official agreement has been made yet between Celtic and Real Oveido. The second tier Spanish side left Hassan out of their squad against French outfit Le Havre in their most recent pre-season friendly - however he has shown no signs of an injury. Hassan featured in both of Egypt’s knockout games in the World Cup against Australia and Argentina. Despite a defeat in the latter, the Hoops-linked winner stood out against the eventual finalists - attracting transfer interest from far and wide. His domestic season with Real Oveido was less prosperous, as he failed to score in 38 domestic appearances. Hoops aim to fast-track deal ahead of Champions League play-off Celtic will face Austrian Champions LASK Linz in their crucial Champions League play-off qualifier. The club are hoping to strike a deal for Hassan before the first leg at Parkhead on Wednesday, August 19. Barring any ‘late problems’ the Egyptian should be in the building well before the two-legged showdown. The Hoops were humiliated by Kazakhstani minnows Kairat Almaty in the same stage of the competition last season, leading to further hostility from the fans towards the board. After a strong start to the domestic campaign, the last thing the club’s hierarchy need is for their momentum to be killed.