Celtic transfer latest has finally given supporters something to be encouraged about.
With Kasper Høgh reportedly close to completing his move and Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan continuing to be linked with the club, there is a growing feeling that Celtic’s summer business may finally be gathering momentum.
If these deals are completed, the recruitment team deserves credit.
Høgh looks capable of adding a different dimension to Celtic’s attack, while Baur is regarded as one of Germany’s brightest young midfielders. Hassan, meanwhile, could provide pace, creativity and another attacking option capable of strengthening the squad.
Progress At Last
After weeks of frustration, supporters can finally see signs that Celtic are attempting to address key areas of the squad.
It has been a long wait.
The club has spent much of the transfer window with only one confirmed signing while rivals have strengthened and preparations for the new Premiership campaign have continued.
If Høgh, Baur and Hassan all arrive, it would undoubtedly represent significant progress.
Why Did It Take So Long?
That said, supporters are perfectly entitled to ask why this business has taken so long.
If these players were always considered the right options, why were they not secured before pre-season or much earlier in the summer?
Every week that passes without new signings is another week lost for building fitness, understanding and relationships within the squad.
The quality of the signings may ultimately justify the wait, but the timing remains open to criticism.
The Job Is Far From Finished
Even if all three deals are successfully completed, Celtic cannot afford to stop there.
The squad still requires further strengthening before the transfer window closes. Recent departures have left gaps that still need to be addressed, and the club cannot allow another season to begin relying on a small core of players.
Supporters have waited patiently for meaningful action.
Now the board must ensure this recent momentum continues rather than becoming another false dawn.
If Høgh, Baur and Hassan all become Celtic players, credit should be given where it is due.
However, one productive spell at the end of July will not erase weeks of inactivity.
The board now has an opportunity to transform frustration into genuine optimism.
The supporters will welcome quality additions—but they will also expect Celtic to keep going until Martin O’Neill has a squad capable of competing on every front.