Celtic have reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Mika Baur.
The German midfielder, 22, is thought to have reached an agreement on a contract should a deal be reached between Celtic and his current club, Paderborn.
🚨🟢⚪️ Understand Celtic have reached an agreement with Mika Baur on personal terms. Club to club talks ongoing with Padernorn. pic.twitter.com/B2y8peXzoP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2026
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano revealed the surprise news on Tuesday afternoon as Baur first emerged as a possible summer signing.
Posting on X, Romano said: "Understand Celtic have reached an agreement with Mika Baur on personal terms.
"Club to club talks ongoing with Paderborn."
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Schalke 04 had previously been credited with an interest in Baur this summer. Around five Bundesliga clubs are thought to have been tracking the player.
Baur has usually been deployed in central midfield but is also capable deeper or more advanced in a central role as well as having played at left wing on occasion.
Paderborn had been thought to be keen to extend his contract beyond 2027.
Sky Sports Germany had stated a valuation of £2.5m had been placed on the player.
