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Celtic are closing in on a deal to sign Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo, with talks now understood to be at an advanced stage. CeltsAreHere understands those reports are accurate. Real Oviedo have confirmed to CeltsAreHere that the latest information is correct, including the reported fee and the claim that Hassan has agreed terms on a four-year contract. The exact structure of the proposed deal has not been disclosed, but the figure would place Celtic’s offer close to the player’s €12 million release clause. Real Oviedo had previously confirmed to CeltsAreHere that Hassan’s release clause stands at €12 million and that several clubs had shown interest following his performances at the Club World Cup. A further update claimed Celtic’s offer is around €11 million, that relations between the clubs are good and that Hassan has agreed a four-year deal. That report has now been backed up directly by Real Oviedo. Discussions between Celtic and Oviedo have progressed in recent days and the deal is moving towards completion. While nothing has yet been officially announced by either club, the move is much further along than earlier reports of interest and initial contact. Celtic have been looking to add another winger before their Champions League play-off against LASK. Martin O’Neill used Camilo Duran on the right against Dundee, but admitted afterwards that the position is not the Colombian’s natural role. Hassan would give Celtic another direct option out wide and would arrive with experience at club and international level. The 24-year-old has also been linked with Marseille and previously rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, with the player understood to prefer remaining in European football. The remaining details now need to be settled before Hassan can travel to complete the move.