Sigur appears to fit the kind of profile Celtic often like: young, adaptable and still with room to grow. He is reportedly comfortable in midfield and at right-back, a useful trait for a squad expected to fight on multiple fronts. Reports suggest Celtic have tracked the Canadian for some time, and a fee of around £3 million would place him in the bracket of a calculated, development-focused signing rather than a headline gamble.
That versatility matters. Players who can cover more than one role often become important quickly in Glasgow, especially when the schedule tightens and European nights demand depth as much as quality.
Graf did not leave much to interpretation. “Também estou mudando um pouco toda a estrutura salarial, reduzindo custos,” he said, outlining a wider effort to cut expenses and bring order to the wage bill. In that environment, Sigur is presented as one of Hajduk Split’s most valuable saleable assets.
Graf also pointed to the gap to Dinamo Zagreb, saying the financial difference between the clubs remains substantial. That matters because it frames any sale not as luxury, but as necessity. If Hajduk want to reshape the squad, player trading may be the only realistic route.
There is another layer here: Europe. “Tudo dependerá de como vamos nos sair na Europa e de conseguirmos, enfim, chegar à fase principal das competições europeias,” Graf said. If Hajduk progress, the pressure to cash in immediately could ease. If they fall short, interest in Sigur may become harder to resist.
For Celtic, the timing is intriguing. Another report says they are in Champions League qualifying action against Linz ASK on 19 August, so the immediate focus stays on the pitch. But as the window moves on, Sigur looks like a name worth watching.