Celtic reject 25m pound offer for Engels, clubs interested

Celtic midfielder Arne Engels is expected to seek a transfer away from the Scottish champions this summer, with significant interest from clubs in Italy's Serie A and England's Premier League. The 22-year-old Belgian international recently changed his representation to the DWMA agency, a move widely interpreted as preparing for a transfer.

Multiple clubs are monitoring the situation, with AC Milan, Roma, Lazio, and RB Leipzig all cited as potential suitors. Nottingham Forest, who had three bids for the player rejected during the January transfer window, also maintain their interest. The highest of those rejected offers was reportedly worth 25 million pounds.

Engels, who joined Celtic from Augsburg in 2024 for a club-record fee of approximately 11 million pounds, has two years remaining on his contract. This places Celtic in a strong negotiating position, with no obligation to sell. The midfielder was a key figure in the recently concluded season, contributing goals and assists during the decisive final matches as Celtic secured a domestic league and cup double under interim manager Martin O'Neill.

His performances, which included seven goals and eight assists across 46...