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Arne Engels Transfer from Celtic to RB Leipzig
According to Sky Sports Germany, Arne Engels is considered an option for RB Leipzig this summer. Engels is one of several options being considered by Leipzig. RB Leipzig will be active in the midfielder market this summer after the departures of Kampl and Schlager, especially if they qualify for the Champions League and raise funds by selling winger Yan Diomande.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Arne Engels is considered an option for RB Leipzig this summer. Engels is one of several options being considered by Leipzig. RB Leipzig will be active in the midfielder market this summer after the departures of Kampl and Schlager, especially if they qualify for the Champions League and raise funds by selling winger Yan Diomande.
According to Sky Germany, Celtic’s Arne Engels is on RB Leipzig's list and remains a topic of discussion at the club. Sport Witness covered a report in January stating Leipzig had targeted the 22-year-old, but he was second choice behind Rocco Reitz. A report in January stated the plan was to target Reitz, and if that deal could not be secured, to turn their attention to the Celtic midfielder. Celtic paid €13m for him in 2024 and will want a big profit on that. His contract expires in 2028.
According to Sky Germany, Celtic’s Arne Engels is on RB Leipzig's list and remains a topic of discussion at the club. Sport Witness covered a report in January stating Leipzig had targeted the 22-year-old, but he was second choice behind Rocco Reitz. A report in January stated the plan was to target Reitz, and if that deal could not be secured, to turn their attention to the Celtic midfielder. Celtic paid €13m for him in 2024 and will want a big profit on that. His contract expires in 2028.
Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae explained that it is not a secret that Leipzig are interested in Arne Engels and that he would be perfect for the way they play. Rae stated that he was recently talking to somebody he respects at Leipzig. He said it is not a great secret that they have had an interest in the player as well, because he would be the perfect player for them. Leipzig's interest was present during the January transfer window.
Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae explained that it is not a secret that Leipzig are interested in Arne Engels and that he would be perfect for the way they play. Rae stated that he was recently talking to somebody he respects at Leipzig. He said it is not a great secret that they have had an interest in the player as well, because he would be the perfect player for them. Leipzig's interest was present during the January transfer window.
RB Leipzig were linked with a move for Arne Engels earlier this window, however their interest has diminished and he is expected to stay at Celtic Park until at least this summer.
RB Leipzig were linked with a move for Arne Engels earlier this window, however their interest has diminished and he is expected to stay at Celtic Park until at least this summer.
RB Leipzig were interested in completing a deal for the 22-year-old last week, but reports indicated that Engels had no interest in leaving Martin O’Neill’s side midway through the 2025-26 campaign.
RB Leipzig were interested in completing a deal for the 22-year-old last week, but reports indicated that Engels had no interest in leaving Martin O’Neill’s side midway through the 2025-26 campaign.
It has been asserted that Celtic midfielder Arne Engels could move this month, although a summer exit is more likely. Contrary to claims in the UK, reports in Germany have suggested that the Belgium international wishes to sign for Leipzig and return to the Bundesliga, where he previously played for Augsburg.
It has been asserted that Celtic midfielder Arne Engels could move this month, although a summer exit is more likely. Contrary to claims in the UK, reports in Germany have suggested that the Belgium international wishes to sign for Leipzig and return to the Bundesliga, where he previously played for Augsburg.
According to Football Insider, Celtic have no intention of selling Arne Engels. Sources told the outlet that Engels will not push for a move away from Parkhead soon and that he will not be sold in the coming days. Celtic will keep him until at least the summer. Arne Engels is happy and content at Parkhead and is fully focused on their title pursuit.
According to Football Insider, Celtic have no intention of selling Arne Engels. Sources told the outlet that Engels will not push for a move away from Parkhead soon and that he will not be sold in the coming days. Celtic will keep him until at least the summer. Arne Engels is happy and content at Parkhead and is fully focused on their title pursuit.
Celtic do not plan for Arne Engels to leave before the end of the January transfer window, despite interest from multiple clubs including RB Leipzig. A formal offer from Leipzig could tempt Engels to move back to Germany. Celtic currently have no plans for him to leave and are making plans for him to remain in Glasgow at least until the summer. A very substantial monetary offer would be required for Celtic to even consider his departure, as the club will seek a significant profit on the approximately £11 million paid for him.
Celtic do not plan for Arne Engels to leave before the end of the January transfer window, despite interest from multiple clubs including RB Leipzig. A formal offer from Leipzig could tempt Engels to move back to Germany. Celtic currently have no plans for him to leave and are making plans for him to remain in Glasgow at least until the summer. A very substantial monetary offer would be required for Celtic to even consider his departure, as the club will seek a significant profit on the approximately £11 million paid for him.
It has been claimed that Arne Engels will reject interest from RB Leipzig as he aims to help Celtic win another title. The 22-year-old is wanted by the Bundesliga club. It is understood the Belgium international remains happy with life in Glasgow and is developing well while working under Martin O'Neill and coaches Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham.
It has been claimed that Arne Engels will reject interest from RB Leipzig as he aims to help Celtic win another title. The 22-year-old is wanted by the Bundesliga club. It is understood the Belgium international remains happy with life in Glasgow and is developing well while working under Martin O'Neill and coaches Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham.
The Daily Record reports that Leipzig are considering an £11 million bid for Celtic's playmaker Arne Engels as a potential replacement for Schlager.
The Daily Record reports that Leipzig are considering an £11 million bid for Celtic's playmaker Arne Engels as a potential replacement for Schlager.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Arne Engels is on RB Leipzig's shortlist. Engels is a Celtic midfielder who collected four caps in 2024 and has not been called up since the appointment of Rudi Garcia.
According to Voetbalnieuws.be, Arne Engels is on RB Leipzig's shortlist. Engels is a Celtic midfielder who collected four caps in 2024 and has not been called up since the appointment of Rudi Garcia.
Florian Plettenberg reports that RB Leipzig are exploring a deal for Arne Engels and that a winter departure is possible. There have reportedly been many enquiries for the 22-year-old midfielder. Celtic will certainly want between €15m and €20m for him.
Florian Plettenberg reports that RB Leipzig are exploring a deal for Arne Engels and that a winter departure is possible. There have reportedly been many enquiries for the 22-year-old midfielder. Celtic will certainly want between €15m and €20m for him.
According to Sky Germany journalist Philipp Hinze, while RB Leipzig are monitoring Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, no formal approach has been made. Engels is on a shortlist as the club assesses alternatives in central midfield, with Leipzig also monitoring Ardon Jashari, but their priority is signing Rocco Reitz. There is no suggestion that Celtic are preparing for Engels to leave, and he continues to train, play, and be selected as normal.
According to Sky Germany journalist Philipp Hinze, while RB Leipzig are monitoring Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, no formal approach has been made. Engels is on a shortlist as the club assesses alternatives in central midfield, with Leipzig also monitoring Ardon Jashari, but their priority is signing Rocco Reitz. There is no suggestion that Celtic are preparing for Engels to leave, and he continues to train, play, and be selected as normal.
According to Sky Germany, Arne Engels is a target for RB Leipzig in January. The report claims RB Leipzig are looking to add a creative midfielder this month. The Belgium international joined Celtic from FC Augsburg in the summer of 2024 for a club-record transfer fee of £11m.
According to Sky Germany, Arne Engels is a target for RB Leipzig in January. The report claims RB Leipzig are looking to add a creative midfielder this month. The Belgium international joined Celtic from FC Augsburg in the summer of 2024 for a club-record transfer fee of £11m.
RB Leipzig is reportedly targeting Celtic's Belgian central midfielder Arne Engels for a potential return to the Bundesliga. The club is considering Engels along with Ardon Jashari but will only pursue a move if they fail to sign primary target Rocco Reitz. Engels joined Celtic in August 2024, has four caps for Belgium, and has a contract until June 2028.
Read Full StoryRB Leipzig is reportedly targeting Celtic's Belgian central midfielder Arne Engels for a potential return to the Bundesliga. The club is considering Engels along with Ardon Jashari but will only pursue a move if they fail to sign primary target Rocco Reitz. Engels joined Celtic in August 2024, has four caps for Belgium, and has a contract until June 2028.
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