Celtic Football Club is making headlines as they prepare to finalize a double signing that could bolster their squad ahead of the upcoming Champions League qualifier. The excitement comes on the heels of a convincing 5-1 victory over the weekend, marking a significant turnaround for the Hoops.

According to reports from journalist Anthony Joseph, Haissem Hassan has already completed a medical examination in London, paving the way for his transfer to Celtic. He will soon be joined by Mika Baur, a midfielder from Paderborn, with the club agreeing to a deal worth £6.8 million. This includes an initial payment of approximately £4.5 million, with the remaining £2.3 million contingent on performance-related add-ons.

Baur's absence from Paderborn’s training session today indicates that he is set to travel to the UK for his medical. If all goes according to plan, both Hassan and Baur could be in contention for Celtic's next match against LASK in the Champions League qualifiers.

This proactive approach to sign quality players before crucial matches is a departure from previous seasons, where Celtic struggled with late signings that affected their performance in the qualification rounds. Baur, who had an impressive season in Bundesliga 2, is noted for his strong offensive contributions, ranking in the 90th percentile for goals, assists, and successful passes among his peers.

Despite his relatively small stature at 5'8”, Baur has demonstrated impressive aerial ability, winning over 64% of his duels. However, his dribbling skills may need improvement, as he only completed 12 successful dribbles with a 36.4% success rate. The potential signing of Baur could also signal other changes in the Celtic midfield, with rumors suggesting that players like Reo Hatate and Arne Engels may be on their way out.

As Celtic gears up for the new season, the addition of Hassan and Baur could provide the team with the depth and quality needed to advance in European competition.