Sigur’s appeal is easy to read.
That versatility carries real value. Celtic need players who can handle domestic pressure, European rotation and the physical demands of a long season. A midfielder who can also cover another line of the team reduces the need for multiple signings. The report also says Canada manager Jesse Marsch described Sigur as “Canada’s best player on the pitch” after a World Cup knockout tie against Morocco, a line that underlines how highly he is regarded.
The Sigur story is also about timing. Reports suggest Celtic have already rejected several bids for Engels, but continued interest changes the market. When a club knows a sale may still happen, it often moves early on replacements rather than waiting for the final days of the window.
That is why Sigur looks like more than a contingency option. He appears to fit two scenarios:
The same report links Celtic with further business, including moves in midfield and out wide, plus cover at left-back and goalkeeper. The pattern is clear: build a deeper squad before the season’s pressure points arrive.
The next few days will be worth watching. If talks with Hajduk Split do begin, the key question will be whether Celtic turn interest into a bid strong enough to test their resolve - and whether the uncertainty around Engels speeds everything up.