Mika Baur to Celtic: €8m deal agreed

SPORF VERDICT: The long saga could be about to end for Celtic fans.

Mika Baur is set to join Celtic after the Scottish champions reached a full agreement with SC Paderborn for the midfielder, according to Florian Plettenberg. The 22-year-old is reportedly travelling to Glasgow to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract until 2031.

The deal is worth an all-in fee of €8m, which represents a record sale for the German side. Baur has been a key target for Brendan Rodgers as he looks to bolster his central midfield options. The player has already missed training with his current club to facilitate the move, according to The Herald.

The German youth international is expected to arrive in Scotland imminently. Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph has also provided updates on the club’s late-night transfer activity, according to roundtable.io. This move follows a period of “slow and steady” recruitment at Parkhead, according to the BBC.

The deal

Fee: €8m all-in (Florian Plettenberg)
Contract: Until 2031 (Florian Plettenberg)
Stage: Medical pending (Read Celtic)
Status: Record sale for SC Paderborn (Florian Plettenberg)

Baur is not the only arrival expected at Celtic Park. Reports suggest winger Haissem Hassan is also on his way to Glasgow, according to the Daily Record. The club has been searching for reinforcements in several positions. Baur’s arrival marks a significant investment in the squad’s core.

SPORF FACTFILE

Mika Baur

Age	22
Nationality	Germany
Current club	Paderborn

What happens next

Baur will undergo his medical tests in Glasgow later today. Once the physical checks are complete, he will sign his five-year contract. The club expects to announce the signing before the weekend fixture.

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