Celtic agree deal to sign midfielder Mika Baur from Paderborn

Celtic have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Mika Baur from German Bundesliga side SC Paderborn, with the 22-year-old set for a medical in Glasgow ahead of a potential move. The transfer, reported to be a record sale for Paderborn, is part of the Scottish champions' urgent push to strengthen their squad before the deadline to register players for the upcoming Champions League qualifying playoffs.

The agreement follows weeks of negotiations between the clubs. Paderborn had been determined to secure a fee of around 7 million for the player, who was in the final year of his contract. According to reports, the final transfer fee is approximately 8 million, with Baur signing a contract until 2031. The German Under-21 international is understood to have agreed personal terms on a four-year deal and was granted permission to leave Paderborn training to finalize the move.

Baur's arrival is a key part of Celtic's response to the likely departure of midfielder Arne Engels, who is expected to join West Ham for a fee close to 25 million. While Celtic are not planning to spend the entire sum from Engels' sale, they are seeking reinforcements. Baur, described as a central midfielder who is...