Celtic ROCKED by Arne Engels transfer bombshell

Nottingham Forest are reportedly eager to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels before the winter transfer window slams shut on Monday evening.

The Belgium international has been a standout performer since his arrival at Celtic Park in 2024 and his recent form has caught the attention of multiple clubs across Europe.

RB Leipzig were interested in finalising 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’s claimed that he remains happy with the Scottish giants and is keen to help the club retain their top flight title this term.

However, Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has now insisted that Nottingham Forest are eager to finalise a surprise deal for the Celtic midfielder before the conclusion of Transfer Deadline Day.

He posted on X: “Forest are exploring a deal to sign Arne Engels ahead of Deadline Day.

“As revealed, a winter departure for Engels is possible under the right conditions. The 22 y/o top midfielder is under contract with Celtic FC until 2028.”

Arne Engels to Nottingham Forest?

Nottingham Forest’s interest in Engels comes following the termination of Douglas Luiz’s loan move from Juventus.

The Brazilian moved to the City Ground on a season-long loan deal last summer, however he failed to establish himself as a regular starter and his spell at the club came to an end earlier this week in order for him to rejoin Aston Villa until the end of the season.

Sean Dyche still has a number of midfield options at his disposal, including Elliot Anderson, Ibrahim Sangare and Nicolas Dominguez, however the former has been heavily linked with a summer exit and Forest are evidently keen to bolster their ranks in the middle of the park before the end of Monday.

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