Celtic's European exit stalls Hajduk star's transfer

Niko Sigur, a key midfielder for Hajduk Split, was reportedly on the brink of a transfer to Scottish giants Celtic. However, the deal has hit a significant roadblock following Celtic's surprising and dramatic exit from the Champions League qualifiers.

Celtic held a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg against LASK but suffered a stunning reversal in the second leg, crashing out of Europe's premier club competition. This result has had immediate repercussions on Celtic's transfer plans, according to reports from Scotland.

Sources indicate that Celtic had lined up several transfer targets, with Sigur being one of them, contingent on their qualification for the Champions League. The club's failure to secure a spot in the lucrative tournament has reportedly disrupted these plans, potentially leaving them without the necessary funds to complete the transfer. "As I've been told, it's dead. I don't think Celtic will have the money to complete that deal," a Scottish journalist told the Daily Record.

Sigur himself had appeared to be saying goodbye to Hajduk after the club secured a place in the Conference League group stage. The transfer was rumored to be worth around four million euros. While Celtic's exit complicates matters, Sigur's departure from Hajduk is not entirely off the table. Belgian club Genk and French side Toulouse are reportedly among the clubs still interested in the Croatian-Canadian midfielder, suggesting a new transfer race may be emerging.

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As I've been told, it's dead. I don't think Celtic will have the money to complete that deal.