​Liverpool have reportedly entered the evolving chase for Haissem Hassan, with Real Oviedo’s asking price emerging as the central hurdle in any potential agreement. According to El Gol Digital, the Merseyside club have begun discussions with the Spanish side over the 24-year-old winger, who has already drawn serious interest from Celtic earlier in the transfer window. The broader situation is straightforward: Oviedo are steering suitors toward Hassan’s €12 million (£10.4 million) release clause, while clubs are trying to probe whether a figure below that buyout could be accepted. Liverpool are said to be among those evaluating options, weighing conditions that might allow a deal to be struck under the official buyout price rather than triggering it outright.
Celtic had previously been credited with an opening bid of €4 million (£3.5 million), but that offer did not appear capable of satisfying Oviedo. The latest signal is that the Scottish champions are readying a fresh bid in the realm of €7 million (£6.1 million) up to €8 million (£6.9 million). Even if that range marks a meaningful advance, it would still fall short of the amount Oviedo continue to reference. From the Spanish club’s point of view, their negotiating stance makes sense. Hassan remains under contract until 2027, which affords Oviedo some protection even after their relegation from La Liga. There could come a moment when market realities shift that position, but for now they appear content to wait and see whether the competition among interested buyers strengthens their position.
Hassan’s profile has risen in recent weeks after his World Cup exposure with Egypt. His assist in the defeat to Argentina, paired with a performance that drew recognition despite Egypt’s elimination, seems to have sharpened wider interest. The same report also indicates that Turkish approaches have already been rejected, further reinforcing Oviedo’s determination to hold firm.
For Liverpool, this feels like a market check rather than a move toward completion. Clubs at this level often gather information, assess the contractual landscape, and decide whether a deal is worth accelerating. Hassan may be under consideration, but the financial terms, squad planning, and overall conviction would all need to align before the situation could progress meaningfully.
From a Liverpool fan’s perspective, this is precisely the sort of story that warrants caution. Hassan may be a talented winger, and the reported price isn’t exorbitant by modern standards, but there remains a familiar gap between being linked and being genuinely pursued. Liverpool are frequently mentioned in scenarios where they have merely asked questions rather than set a process in motion. There is also the wider squad context to consider. If the club is serious about adding wide options, supporters will want clarity on whether this would be a first-team signing, a developmental asset, or simply opportunistic chatter. At 24, Hassan is not a teenager for the future, so questions about how he would fit—immediate readiness versus long-term potential—are entirely fair. The question for Liverpool faithful remains whether this is a genuine pursuit with the intent to act, or another instance of their name surfacing in connection with a broader market survey.