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Arne Engels Transfer from Celtic to Nottingham Forest
An offer of '£25 million' from Nottingham Forest for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was rejected. Ross McCormack thinks Engels' value will be 'halved' by the summer because Kieran Tierney is now taking Celtic’s inswingers, which results in Engels only taking 'half' of the set-plays. The Open Goal panel expressed their shock at Celtic rejecting the £25 million for Engels, and suggested that his dead-ball ability is a significant reason why he is sought after. There is speculation that Nottingham Forest will make another attempt in the summer, with the decision possibly depending on Sean Dyche's future at the club.
An offer of '£25 million' from Nottingham Forest for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels was rejected. Ross McCormack thinks Engels' value will be 'halved' by the summer because Kieran Tierney is now taking Celtic’s inswingers, which results in Engels only taking 'half' of the set-plays. The Open Goal panel expressed their shock at Celtic rejecting the £25 million for Engels, and suggested that his dead-ball ability is a significant reason why he is sought after. There is speculation that Nottingham Forest will make another attempt in the summer, with the decision possibly depending on Sean Dyche's future at the club.
According to Football Insider, Celtic will likely accept a summer offer for Arne Engels that is lower than the £25 million offered by Nottingham Forest on the final day of the transfer window. It is considered a realistic possibility that Celtic could accept an offer for the 22-year-old at the end of the season, but it is highly unlikely that a club will reach a fee similar to the one that Forest offered. It is considered far more likely that Engels could leave in the summer, as Celtic would have more time to find their own new players. The Bhoys rejected three separate bids from the Premier League side during the last hours of the winter transfer period because there was not enough time to secure a replacement. The Reds strongly wanted to add a new midfielder to improve their chances of avoiding relegation, and as a result, they tried to persuade the selling club with a very high-value offer.
According to Football Insider, Celtic will likely accept a summer offer for Arne Engels that is lower than the £25 million offered by Nottingham Forest on the final day of the transfer window. It is considered a realistic possibility that Celtic could accept an offer for the 22-year-old at the end of the season, but it is highly unlikely that a club will reach a fee similar to the one that Forest offered. It is considered far more likely that Engels could leave in the summer, as Celtic would have more time to find their own new players. The Bhoys rejected three separate bids from the Premier League side during the last hours of the winter transfer period because there was not enough time to secure a replacement. The Reds strongly wanted to add a new midfielder to improve their chances of avoiding relegation, and as a result, they tried to persuade the selling club with a very high-value offer.
According to former Man United chief scout Mick Brown, Nottingham Forest scouts will watch Arne Engels to see how he performs until the end of the season. Nottingham Forest remains the favourite to sign him and could make a new offer in the summer.
According to former Man United chief scout Mick Brown, Nottingham Forest scouts will watch Arne Engels to see how he performs until the end of the season. Nottingham Forest remains the favourite to sign him and could make a new offer in the summer.
According to Football Insider, Celtic are now open to selling Arne Engels in the summer if a club, such as Nottingham Forest, presents an offer similar to their £25m bid on the transfer deadline day. Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider stated that it was a huge offer from Forest and that the third bid was approximately £25 million. O'Rourke also stated that under normal circumstances, Celtic would have accepted that fee if they had sufficient time to find a replacement. Martin O’Neill could not approve the departure of Arne Engels because Celtic's squad was lacking depth and they are competing with Hearts and Rangers to retain the Scottish Premiership title. It was reported that O'Neill was very keen to retain him, which was the reason the offer was rejected.
According to Football Insider, Celtic are now open to selling Arne Engels in the summer if a club, such as Nottingham Forest, presents an offer similar to their £25m bid on the transfer deadline day. Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider stated that it was a huge offer from Forest and that the third bid was approximately £25 million. O'Rourke also stated that under normal circumstances, Celtic would have accepted that fee if they had sufficient time to find a replacement. Martin O’Neill could not approve the departure of Arne Engels because Celtic's squad was lacking depth and they are competing with Hearts and Rangers to retain the Scottish Premiership title. It was reported that O'Neill was very keen to retain him, which was the reason the offer was rejected.
Martin O’Neill stated that Arne Engels did not react negatively to the situation, despite the prospect of significantly increasing his wages. O’Neill remarked that Engels could have at least doubled or tripled his wages with the move. He said that Engels' agent was satisfied with the situation, that Engels is happy at Celtic, and that he wants to await the season's conclusion.
Martin O’Neill stated that Arne Engels did not react negatively to the situation, despite the prospect of significantly increasing his wages. O’Neill remarked that Engels could have at least doubled or tripled his wages with the move. He said that Engels' agent was satisfied with the situation, that Engels is happy at Celtic, and that he wants to await the season's conclusion.
Celtic rejected a £25 million bid from Nottingham Forest for Arne Engles, a sum that equalled the club's record. O'Neill added that it was a very large amount of money for the club and he is personally delighted the board turned it down, considering it was a tempting offer that represented big money. O'Neill said the board deserved great credit and that they turned the bid down before telling him. He stated that Arne Engles did not protest the decision. O'Neill also said the player's agent has stated that Engles is happy at the club and that they can re-evaluate the situation in the summer. O'Neill called the rejection a major statement.
Celtic rejected a £25 million bid from Nottingham Forest for Arne Engles, a sum that equalled the club's record. O'Neill added that it was a very large amount of money for the club and he is personally delighted the board turned it down, considering it was a tempting offer that represented big money. O'Neill said the board deserved great credit and that they turned the bid down before telling him. He stated that Arne Engles did not protest the decision. O'Neill also said the player's agent has stated that Engles is happy at the club and that they can re-evaluate the situation in the summer. O'Neill called the rejection a major statement.
Arne Engels is unhappy that Celtic denied him the opportunity to join Nottingham Forest after a third offer, worth up to £25 million, was rejected hours before the English transfer window closed. Engels was reportedly keen to speak to Nottingham Forest and felt that an offer he considered fair for his services had been rejected. According to The Daily Record, the rejection was due to its timing rather than the valuation of the offer. Celtic's chances of replacing Engels after such a late move were almost non-existent, and he has a new importance to the team under Martin O’Neill, which made the deal unviable.
Arne Engels is unhappy that Celtic denied him the opportunity to join Nottingham Forest after a third offer, worth up to £25 million, was rejected hours before the English transfer window closed. Engels was reportedly keen to speak to Nottingham Forest and felt that an offer he considered fair for his services had been rejected. According to The Daily Record, the rejection was due to its timing rather than the valuation of the offer. Celtic's chances of replacing Engels after such a late move were almost non-existent, and he has a new importance to the team under Martin O’Neill, which made the deal unviable.
Celtic have rejected a third bid from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Arne Engels, which was valued at up to £25m. Nottingham Forest's offer consisted of a £20m guaranteed fee with £5m in add-ons. Celtic considered the bid for their club-record signing before ultimately rejecting the offer. The club had previously rejected Forest's first two bids for the 22-year-old, with the previous offer being £17.3m. Celtic have had no plans to sell Engels in this window, and on Sunday, boss Martin O'Neill stated his hope that the club would reject any offers. According to Sky Sports News' Anthony Joseph, Celtic informed Nottingham Forest this morning that Engels was not for sale. The same source reports that Forest's offer is reaching a level that is causing Celtic to consider it more seriously. Celtic do not have a replacement lined up for Engels.
Celtic have rejected a third bid from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Arne Engels, which was valued at up to £25m. Nottingham Forest's offer consisted of a £20m guaranteed fee with £5m in add-ons. Celtic considered the bid for their club-record signing before ultimately rejecting the offer. The club had previously rejected Forest's first two bids for the 22-year-old, with the previous offer being £17.3m. Celtic have had no plans to sell Engels in this window, and on Sunday, boss Martin O'Neill stated his hope that the club would reject any offers. According to Sky Sports News' Anthony Joseph, Celtic informed Nottingham Forest this morning that Engels was not for sale. The same source reports that Forest's offer is reaching a level that is causing Celtic to consider it more seriously. Celtic do not have a replacement lined up for Engels.
According to Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph, Nottingham Forest have submitted a third bid for Arne Engels. The latest offer is worth up to £25 million, including an initial £20 million payment and £5 million in add-ons. This comes after Celtic had informed Forest that Arne Engels was not for sale after receiving a second bid in the early hours of deadline day. Arne Engels has more than two years remaining on his contract at Celtic Park.
According to Sky Sports' Anthony Joseph, Nottingham Forest have submitted a third bid for Arne Engels. The latest offer is worth up to £25 million, including an initial £20 million payment and £5 million in add-ons. This comes after Celtic had informed Forest that Arne Engels was not for sale after receiving a second bid in the early hours of deadline day. Arne Engels has more than two years remaining on his contract at Celtic Park.
Nottingham Forest made an initial bid of £14m for Arne Engels. According to Sky Sports, Nottingham Forest made an improved offer of £17.3m (€20m) for Arne Engels. Celtic rejected both bids for the player. Celtic informed Nottingham Forest that Arne Engels is not for sale and that they hope that is the end of the matter.
Nottingham Forest made an initial bid of £14m for Arne Engels. According to Sky Sports, Nottingham Forest made an improved offer of £17.3m (€20m) for Arne Engels. Celtic rejected both bids for the player. Celtic informed Nottingham Forest that Arne Engels is not for sale and that they hope that is the end of the matter.
Martin O'Neill wants to retain Arne Engels. When asked directly if he wants to keep Engels at Celtic amid the interest from Forest, O'Neill said there was absolutely no question about it and that he would want any transfer bid rejected unless it was for £100m. According to reports, Celtic rejected a £14m transfer bid for the midfielder after the Premier League club are thought to have made an approach on Sunday. It is also reported that Celtic had no intentions to sell the player during the winter window and quickly dismissed the bid, which was submitted just hours before deadline day.
Martin O'Neill wants to retain Arne Engels. When asked directly if he wants to keep Engels at Celtic amid the interest from Forest, O'Neill said there was absolutely no question about it and that he would want any transfer bid rejected unless it was for £100m. According to reports, Celtic rejected a £14m transfer bid for the midfielder after the Premier League club are thought to have made an approach on Sunday. It is also reported that Celtic had no intentions to sell the player during the winter window and quickly dismissed the bid, which was submitted just hours before deadline day.
Sky Sports reported that Celtic rejected a £14 million offer from Premier League club Nottingham Forest for midfielder Arne Engels. Manager Martin O’Neill will not allow the Belgian to leave given his importance to the team. Nottingham Forest may make an improved offer, and Celtic were not planning to sell Engels in this window. Engels wants to remain at the club, but his contract expires in the summer of 2028 and he could be willing to leave at the end of the season.
Sky Sports reported that Celtic rejected a £14 million offer from Premier League club Nottingham Forest for midfielder Arne Engels. Manager Martin O’Neill will not allow the Belgian to leave given his importance to the team. Nottingham Forest may make an improved offer, and Celtic were not planning to sell Engels in this window. Engels wants to remain at the club, but his contract expires in the summer of 2028 and he could be willing to leave at the end of the season.
Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg states that Nottingham Forest have submitted their first offer to Celtic for Arne Engels. A later report by Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph suggested that the bid was approximately £14 million, surpassing the £11 million Celtic paid Augsburg for him. The 22-year-old is under contract until 2028.
Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg states that Nottingham Forest have submitted their first offer to Celtic for Arne Engels. A later report by Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph suggested that the bid was approximately £14 million, surpassing the £11 million Celtic paid Augsburg for him. The 22-year-old is under contract until 2028.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Nottingham Forest want to sign Arne Engels on Transfer Deadline Day. Engels is their top target. An agreement still needs to be reached with Celtic. Engels is interested in a move to the Premier League.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Nottingham Forest want to sign Arne Engels on Transfer Deadline Day. Engels is their top target. An agreement still needs to be reached with Celtic. Engels is interested in a move to the Premier League.
According to Sky Germany, Nottingham Forest are exploring a potential deal for Arne Engels. Forest appear ready to challenge the Premiership champions after a deal for Inter star Davide Frattesi appeared to have stalled.
According to Sky Germany, Nottingham Forest are exploring a potential deal for Arne Engels. Forest appear ready to challenge the Premiership champions after a deal for Inter star Davide Frattesi appeared to have stalled.
Nottingham Forest are trying to sign Celtic attacker Arne Engels before the winter transfer window closes on Monday. While Celtic manager Martin O’Neill wants to keep the 22-year-old Belgian, the club may allow him to leave if the right conditions are met. Engels, who has four caps for Belgium, has 4 goals and 2 assists in 22 Scottish Premiership appearances this season.
Read Full StoryNottingham Forest are trying to sign Celtic attacker Arne Engels before the winter transfer window closes on Monday. While Celtic manager Martin O’Neill wants to keep the 22-year-old Belgian, the club may allow him to leave if the right conditions are met. Engels, who has four caps for Belgium, has 4 goals and 2 assists in 22 Scottish Premiership appearances this season.
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