Celtic’s £3.5m Bid Rejected For This World Cup Star: Should They Launch A Second Bid?

Celtic’s £3.5m Bid Rejected For This World Cup Star: Should They Launch A Second Bid? Glasgow is a tough town if you are looking for patience. The Parkhead hierarchy wanted a quick win in the market, but Spain had other ideas. Spanish side rebuff Celtic approach According to a report from Football Insider , Celtic have failed with an opening £3.5 million package for Egypt winger Haissem Hassan. Real Oviedo knocked it back immediately. They aren’t playing ball, even though their recent relegation from La Liga triggered a reduction in the 24-year-old’s release clause. Celtic’s opening gambit still didn’t meet the valuation. Martin O’Neill needs fresh blood out wide. James Forrest has been a great servant, but he’s entering the twilight of his career. The void is obvious. Hassan offers something different. He’s left-footed, lightning quick, and loves cutting inside from the right flank. ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 03: Haissem Hassan #12 of Egypt controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) The winger is a hot property right now. He just had a brilliant game against Argentina at the World Cup in North America, setting up a goal before Egypt eventually lost 3-2 to Lionel Messi ‘s side. Over the 2025-26 season, he assisted three goals in 38 games for Oviedo. Is he worth a second bid? That is the big question. Spending over £4 million on a player with a thin scoring record in the Spanish second tier is a massive financial gamble. It’s risky business. Hassan has raw pace, but his final ball is frustratingly inconsistent. Buying someone because they had a good couple of weeks at a summer tournament usually leads to an inflated price tag. Turkish and Saudi Arabian clubs are also tracking him. The competition is stiff, and Celtic shouldn’t get dragged into an expensive bidding war for an unproven asset. Parkhead scouts need to look elsewhere. The smart move is targeting a clinical winger who guarantees immediate domestic goals and can handle the intense pressure of European football.