The report suggests Celtic see a player with traits that travel well:
That matters in a side expected to dominate territory. Wide players at Celtic need to do more than look tidy; they need to force defenders into bad decisions.
The bigger reason this move is gathering attention appears to be Hassan’s work with Egypt. The report says he became a key figure once eligible for the knockout stage, first in the win over Australia, then in a dramatic clash with Argentina.
One long run against Argentina ended in a disallowed goal after VAR intervened. Another attacking move again put him at the heart of the danger. Even in defeat, his stock seems to have risen.
After that match, Hossam Hassan said: “É tudo por dinheiro. Eles querem que Messi continue no torneio. O que aconteceu foi injusto. O Egito merecia se classificar”.
Before this reported breakthrough move, Hassan had taken the scenic route:
That path may actually suit Celtic. He looks like a player shaped by different leagues, different demands and a late rise in visibility. If the deal is completed, the next storyline will be whether those World Cup flashes can become a weekly weapon in the Scottish Premiership and in Europe.