Celtic midfielder Arne Engels is a potential target for RB Leipzig this summer as they set their sights on a new midfielder.
This is according to Sky Germany. The German outlet covers the Bundesliga side and their plans to improve the central midfielder.
According to their information, Rocco Ritz currently tops their list of options. They want to invoke the 23-year-old's release clause and bring him in as a replacement for Kevin Kampl. He is retiring, while Xaver Schlager is also departing.
His exit would leave a hole to be filled and Leipzig are considering options. The Bundesliga side are already working on the midfielder, meeting with his representatives. Talks on that front are progressing well.
celtic star in list
However, he is not the only man that Leipzig are considering. Celtic's Arne Engels is also on their list and is the subject of discussion at the club. There's also Caspar Zander and Kenneth Eichhorn.
This is not the first time that Engels has been on Leipzig's radar. Sport Witness covered a report on their interest in January.
That report stated that Leipzig had set their sights on the 22-year-old. However, it was made clear that the Celtic man was second choice behind Rocco Reitz. It appears that this situation continues.
angel's option
Plan, According to that report in JanuaryReitz had to aim. And if that deal can't be secured, then turn their attention to the Celtic midfielder. Questions remain about Celtic's asking price.
None of the reports mentioned what the Bhoys would demand from Belgium. They paid €13m for him in 2024, so they will definitely want a big return on him. And his contract expires in 2028, so there is no pressure to sell.
For now, it seems everything depends on Reitz. If Leipzig can't get him, Engels is an alternative option.
