Arne Engels

Reports from summer 2026 consistently reference a rejected bid from Nottingham Forest in January 2026 for £25 million (approx. €29.5 million), with some reports stating the offer was as high as €30 million. Celtic's asking price in summer 2026 is frequently cited as £25-26 million (approx. €29.5-30.5 million) or a minimum of €25-30 million. Earlier valuations include a reported €15-20 million price tag in January 2026 for RB Leipzig and a similar €15-20 million valuation from Lazio in April 2026. Transfermarkt's value was reported as €18 million in April 2026 and €20 million in June 2026. Engels transferred from FC Augsburg to Celtic in August 2024 for a reported €11 million.

Our valuation is driven by the highly consistent reports of a rejected £25 million (approx. €29.5 million) bid from Nottingham Forest in January 2026, which establishes a firm market floor. This is reinforced by Celtic's current asking price, repeatedly stated to be in the €25-30 million range. Given the widespread interest in Arne Engels from multiple top European leagues and his clear desire to move, we anticipate a final fee at the upper end of this asking price, reflecting his significant value increase since his €11 million transfer in 2024.