Arne Engels is attracting attention from clubs across Europe and is looking to leave Celtic this summer. Celtic are demanding a transfer fee of approximately £25m for Engels, but it is believed the club may be willing to accept a fee just short of that amount to finalize a deal. Engels has communicated his desire for a move to the Celtic board. After the World Cup concludes, work on securing his exit is expected to intensify. Engels has recently switched his representation from the Wasserman agency to DWMA to facilitate a move this summer. According to sources, his departure from Celtic is anticipated to progress over the course of the next week.

According to Team Talk, Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs interested in Arne Engels as they consider replacements for an exit-bound Lucas Bergvall. The initial interest from Tottenham has not progressed at this stage.

Football Insider revealed on 19 July that Tottenham are planning to sign Arne Engels, and that the Belgium international is an unexpected target for Roberto De Zerbi. Spurs want to strengthen their midfield, and the availability of Engels has alerted a number of clubs across Europe. Sources have told Football Insider that Celtic are preparing to accept offers for Arne Engels as Martin O'Neill now accepts his departure.