Celtic Make Offer for Haissem Hassan as Agent Makes Decision

Celtic will need to match Haissem Hassan's release clause as soon as possible if they want him following a new twist, according to Football Transfers. Celtic and Martin O'Neill are keen to strengthen a squad that came so close to losing the Scottish Premiership title to Hearts last season, but it has been a quiet start to the summer transfer window. The Bhoys have only just completed their first arrival of the summer in Camilo Duran, who has joined from Azerbaijani side Qarabag for an undisclosed fee. O'Neill will be looking at reinforcements to his squad all over the pitch, but it appears as though the attack is one of the key priorities. That is of little surprise given Jota has recently suffered a new setback in his bid to return from injury, after a mammoth 15 months on the sidelines for the Hoops. Meanwhile, Daizen Maeda is said to be keen to explore a move away from Celtic Park, which would further weaken the Glasgow giants' frontline. Right-winger Hassan has emerged as a key target in recent weeks, but Celtic need to make a serious offer imminently if they are to have any chance of landing a player who shone for Egypt in their defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16. Celtic Offer for Hassan Deemed Too Low Celtic have been forced into a decision over whether they pay Hassan's release clause or not, as his agent tries to rush through a summer move, according to Football Transfers. The Hoops have made an initial offer for the Real Oviedo attacker, although it is said to have only been worth around £3.4m. However, the Egyptian star has a release clause worth £10m, which has dropped from £16m following their relegation from La Liga, and they are expecting it to be paid in full if a suitor is to prise him away from the Spanish club. Now, the player's agent is seeking buyers in France for his client, who was born in Paris, with Celtic needing to significantly up their offer to have any chance of bringing him to Parkhead. Celtic Working on Second Deal for Egyptian According to a separate report, Celtic are pushing to sign an international teammate of Hassan too. The Bhoys are said to be pushing to complete a summer deal to sign Emam Ashour from Al Ahly, with £4m needed to secure his signature. Again, the Glasgow giants face competition for the midfielder, who is also attracting interest from West Ham United in England. Ashour, who has been compared to Scotland hero Scott McTominay, could be a potential replacement for Reo Hatate, who has once again expressed a desire to leave the club and move to a top European league. What is clear is that Celtic will be looking to perform much better across the whole season in the Scottish Premiership, and make progress in the Champions League too, making the most of O'Neill while he is still in charge.