According to Sky Sports, talks between Celtic FC and SC Paderborn regarding attacking midfielder Mika Baur have hit a temporary impasse. The newly promoted Bundesliga side is not willing to reduce their asking price of €5 million and is reportedly prepared to keep Baur for their upcoming top-flight season, even if it means potentially losing him on a free deal next summer.
Despite this setback, Celtic remains hopeful. The Scottish champions are said to be ready to offer around £4 million, which is approximately €4.7 million. This relatively minor discrepancy indicates that a compromise could still be reached between the two clubs.
Advertisement
In a recent piece from Get German Football News, it’s reported that Baur has already settled on personal terms and favors a move to Celtic. The 22-year-old midfielder was instrumental in Paderborn’s promotion campaign, contributing four goals and seven assists.
A sale for €5 million would set a new transfer record for Paderborn, particularly vital after the departures of Filip Bilbija, Calvin Brackelmann, and Dennis Seimen, all leaving without bringing in any revenue, making it financially crucial for SCP to finalize this deal.