Overview
- Paderborn released Baur from first‑team training so he can hold transfer talks with Celtic and head coach Ralf Kettemann said he expects the move may happen.
- Reports say Baur has agreed personal terms with Celtic and could undergo a medical soon, but neither club has formally confirmed a completed transfer.
- Negotiations centre on price with Celtic’s initial offer reported near £4 million (about €4.7m), Paderborn asking around €5m, and some outlets suggesting the total package could reach €8m if add‑ons are included.
- Paderborn’s recent promotion to the Bundesliga strengthens its position because the club can keep Baur for top‑flight football, while the player’s one year left on his contract increases pressure to sell.
- If the deal completes, Celtic would add a young Germany U21 midfielder to their squad for domestic and European competition and Paderborn would gain funds that could be reinvested or used to strengthen their Bundesliga squad.