Negotiations Between Celtic and SC Paderborn Over Mika Baur Stalled
Sky Sports reports that negotiations between Celtic and SC Paderborn over attacking midfielder Mika Baur have temporarily stalled. The newly promoted Bundesliga club remain unwilling to lower their €5m asking price. Paderborn are reportedly even prepared to retain Baur for their top-flight campaign and risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
Celtic nevertheless remain optimistic. The Scottish champions are reportedly prepared to offer approximately £4m, equivalent to around €4.7m. The relatively small gap between the two clubs suggests that an agreement remains possible.
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As noted in a recent Get German Football News piece, Baur has already agreed personal terms and prefers a move to the Bhoys. The 22-year-old contributed four goals and seven assists during Paderborn’s promotion campaign.
A €5m sale would also establish a new Paderborn transfer record. With Filip Bilbija, Calvin Brackelmann and Dennis Seimen all departing without generating fees, the SCP have a clear financial incentive to complete the deal.