Celtic's Arne Engels looks likely to leave Sunderland And Nottingham Forest came forward for him.
The midfielder was key for the Hoops once again during the 2025/26 campaign. He scored five goals in the Scottish Premiership, while also contributing four goals in the Europa League.
Although these numbers are no better than what he achieved in the 2024/25 season, the Belgian has clearly grown in stature.
Already, several clubs have been linked with the 22-year-old. It is Sunderland and Nottingham Forest who appear to be most active for the Celtic player.
fierce competition
tuttomerkatoweb Napoli are also reported to be competing for Engels. They could lose Andre-Frank Zambo Anguilla in the summer and the Belgian could come in as a viable replacement.
The task of the Italian club will not be easy. The Celtic player has attracted fierce competition, with Sunderland 'submitting an enquiry' over a summer deal. Nottingham Forest has also done the same.
Celtic's exact valuation is unknown. But anything over €25m could be enough for Sunderland or Nottingham Forest to seal a deal.
chances of exit are increasing
It feels like Engels' group is pushing for his exit. He is believed to be ready for a big step up, having won the Premiership twice with the Glasgow club.
Perhaps this is the reason why many clubs are associated with him. As a result, there is a lack of clarity on who could be the favorite for his signature.
Sunderland may have the upper hand due to their qualification for Europe. They appear to be active in the search for a midfielder and Engels himself boasts European experience.
He is of suitable age to go to England. Even if it takes him time to settle in, he's young enough to take it slow and easy as the season progresses.
