Celtic are finally set to complete a deal for German midfielder Mika Baur.
The German under-21 international is expected in Glasgow to complete formalities and become Martin O’Neill’s fourth signing of the summer.
The Scottish champions have already signed and secured Camilo Duran, Danish striker Kasper Hogh with confirmation of a £6million deal with Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan expected imminently.
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Preparing for the first leg of their Champions League play-off against Austrian champions LASK Linz next week, the anticipated capture of Baur will bring a long-running negotiation to an end.
Determined to secure a fee of around £7million for a player with 12 months to run on his current deal Paderborn played hardball. Baur, 22, wanted to move to Scotland after agreeing terms on a four year deal and will now be granted his wish after the clubs reached a compromise.
Celtic are also close to a loan deal for a left-back and remain in the market for a goalkeeper.
Baur’s arrival will clear the way for midfielder Reo Hatate to leave the club.
West Ham are also expected to return with an offer close to £25million for Belgian international Arne Engels.
Celtic are reluctant to sell right-back Alistair Johnston to Everton but want a fee in excess of £15million. The English Premier League are now assessing a number of options.
