The report says an earlier £3.4m bid was rejected, while Oviedo initially wanted the full £10m release clause. That figure had reportedly fallen from £16m following the Spanish club’s relegation from La Liga.
The latest Celtic offer has been described as substantial, although its value remains unclear. That uncertainty is significant. Celtic may have improved their proposal, but Oviedo still have a clear financial benchmark and little reason to accept a cut-price deal unless the player’s situation changes.
Hassan’s profile reportedly rose during Egypt’s run to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup, giving the winger greater visibility beyond club football. His immediate appeal to Celtic, however, is the opportunity to add another attacking option to a squad whose summer rebuild has moved slowly.
The report links Celtic with failed attempts to sign Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi, while Camilo Duran is described as the only newcomer who was not already at the club last season. That limited movement has intensified scrutiny around recruitment.
Supporter frustration has also become part of the backdrop, with the report pointing to a poor turnout for the home friendly against Middlesbrough. Hassan would not solve every issue, but a deal would provide visible evidence of progress.
Celtic’s next move will reveal how much the stance has softened. If the club edges closer to the £10m clause, negotiations could advance quickly; if not, Hassan may remain another target rather than a signing.