Celtic Moves for Sigur: Hajduk Smiles at Millions
British Daily Record reports that the Scottish giants intend to open talks with the Split club in the coming days, with interest renewed after Sigur's performances for Canada at the World Cup.
British Daily Record reports that the Scottish giants intend to open talks with the Split club in the coming days, with interest renewed after Sigur's performances for Canada at the World Cup.
Niko Sigur has once again become Celtic's primary target. According to the British Daily Record, the Scottish club plans to make a move for the 22-year-old Hajduk player, and negotiations with the Split side could begin soon, as reported by Lika Online. Celtic had previously tracked Sigur, and interest has surged again following his displays for Canada at the World Cup.
For Hajduk, this transfer could be one of the key deals during the summer transfer window. Sigur, along with Rokas Pukštas, is among the players from whom the Split club can expect significant earnings, and he has had a summer in which he further showcased himself to the global audience.
Sigur played a crucial role for the Canadian national team at the World Cup. In the Round of 16 clash against Morocco, he particularly stood out, even though Canada lost 3-0, ending their tournament participation.
Following that match, Canadian coach Jesse Marsch was especially complimentary. Marsch rated his performance as excellent and stated that the 22-year-old was perhaps Canada's best player on the day, according to Lika Online.
Such performances have not gone unnoticed, and Celtic is now reconsidering his arrival. The Glasgow club has been tracking Sigur for some time, so his potential move to Scotland is not a new topic. Celtic is also attracted to Sigur's versatility. He can play in midfield or on the right flank, and at Hajduk, he has played both positions throughout his career. He has also been given opportunities in midfield for the Canadian national team.
According to the Daily Record, the next step should be negotiations with Hajduk. There is currently no information that Celtic has submitted an official bid or that the clubs have reached an agreement, so the whole story can still be considered serious interest that could soon turn into concrete talks.
British media claim that a significant offer in the range of several million euros would be required for his transfer. In Croatia, figures of four to five million euros have been mentioned, but there is no confirmation that Hajduk has officially set that price for their player.
For the Split club, negotiations come at a crucial time. Hajduk needs to generate revenue from player sales, and Sigur is one of those for whom Poljud can expect significant interest from European clubs. His age, international status, and already acquired experience make him one of the most attractive players in the current Whites squad.
Sigur rose through Hajduk's youth academy and managed to break into the first team at a very young age. Although born in Canada, he went through the Croatian youth national team selections before deciding to play for his country of birth.
The Scottish giants had previously tried to find a way to bring him in, but the deal fell through at that time. This time, more could happen, as the Daily Record writes about potential talks with the club from Split. If talks begin soon, Poljud could get its first significant opportunity for a major sale this summer. Sigur is once again on Celtic's radar, and now all eyes are on Glasgow's next move.
