Celtic are anticipating bids from Premier League clubs for midfielders Arne Engels and Benjamin Nygren, according to sources at TEAMtalk. Nottingham Forest are expected to make a renewed offer for Engels, while Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Nygren’s situation closely.
Both Engels, a Belgium international, and Nygren, a Sweden international, have been key performers for Celtic during their title challenge. Their form has attracted attention from several European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. Engels, who joined Celtic for a club-record £11 million, is a primary target for Forest, who saw a £25 million bid rejected in January. Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Lazio are also reportedly interested, alongside other clubs from across Europe.
A summer departure for Engels now appears increasingly likely, potentially providing Celtic with significant funds for their own transfer activity. Nygren, meanwhile, has enjoyed a breakthrough season, earning Celtic’s Player of the Year award after scoring 20 goals. Tottenham have been long-term admirers of the 24-year-old, viewing him as a cost-effective option, but face competition from Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth, and Valencia.
Nygren is believed to prefer a move to the Premier League, however Celtic are in a strong negotiating position with his contract running until 2029, with an option for a further year. Celtic’s hierarchy will likely view sales of either or both players as a means of balancing the books and investing in squad improvements. While the pair have formed an effective midfield partnership, substantial offers could prove difficult to turn down, potentially generating a combined income exceeding £50 million for the Scottish club.
Both players have the opportunity to test themselves at a higher level this summer. Engels is reportedly open to a move, while Nygren’s prolific goalscoring has significantly raised his profile. While Celtic fans will hope to retain at least one of the duo, a double departure remains a distinct possibility as negotiations intensify in the coming weeks.
