Arne Engels looks set to be one of the key names to watch this summer as Celtic prepare for what could be a major squad overhaul.
There was already strong interest in January.
Celtic knocked back three late bids. The final one, from Nottingham Forest, worth around £25 million including add-ons.
At the time, the club stood firm, but the situation appears to be shifting as we approach summer.
According to reports from Sky Sports Germany, a summer departure is now “planned”, with Engels expected to be one of the players attracting serious attention once the window opens.
RB Leipzig, who were keeping tabs on him in January, remain firmly in the picture and are continuing to monitor his progress closely.
They’re not alone.
Clubs from the Premier League, Serie A and La Liga are all said to be tracking the 22-year-old, setting the stage for a potential bidding war.
It does look like Celtic will be losing the Belgian talent this summer.
After an injury-hit spell, he’s returning at a crucial time and showing flashes of the quality that made him a record signing.
And with interest building again, this feels like a situation that will accelerate quickly once the season ends.
