Celtic are holding out for a €30m fee for Arne Engels, with Roma the latest club to express interest in the midfielder.

What's the situation?

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has identified Engels as a target, but Celtic are unwilling to budge on their valuation. The Belgian midfielder has been linked to several clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, but Celtic are in a strong negotiating position.

The numbers game

Celtic paid €13m to sign Engels from Augsburg in 2024, and with a 20% sell-on clause, they would still make a significant profit if they sell him for €30m. Engels has contributed seven goals and eight assists in 46 competitive games this season, justifying Celtic's asking price.

Recent form

As of 29 Jun 2026, Celtic are in 3rd place in the Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWW. Their last result was a 3-1 win over Dunfermline on 2026-05-23. | Category | Value | | League standing | 3rd | | Points | 67 | | Recent form | WWWWW |

Celtic are planning for the possibility of Engels departing, with targets identified to replace him if the fee is right. But for now, they are holding firm on their valuation, and it remains to be seen if any club will meet their demands.