Celtic want Engels to stay as transfer plans continue

Celtic target Mory Gbane is in formal talks with Standard Liege, who appear to lead the race for the Reims midfielder as the French club trim wages.
Reaction to Celtic's 1-0 win over Dundee as the champions opened their title defence with a narrow victory.
O'Neill will hold transfer talks with Michael Nicholson and hopes to keep Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston for Celtic's Champions League play-off with LASK after the Dundee win.
Former performance chief Glen Driscoll said Brendan Rodgers overhauled Celtic’s structures, staffing and training, laying the foundations for the 2016-17 Invincible Treble.
Johnny Kenny was left out of Celtic’s 2026-27 squad numbers, adding to doubts over his future as Bolton push for a permanent deal after his loan spell.
Celtic-linked Milan Vitalis is reportedly nearing a €2.5m move to AEK Athens after a fallout with Gyori boss Efrain Juarez left the midfielder facing an exit.
Rangers have reportedly outbid Celtic by £2m in the race for Fares Ghedjemis, as the Old Firm rivals battle for the forward.
Celtic’s interest in Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri has cooled as they explore other attacking options, but a later move remains possible if terms become favourable.
Celtic face LASK in the Champions League play-off on 19 and 25 August, with concerns over squad readiness, transfers and a poor recent qualifying record.
Paderborn boss Ralf Kettemann said losing Celtic target Mika Baur would hurt, but remains confident the £4m-rated midfielder will stay despite Celtic’s rejected opening bid.
Martin O’Neill hinted this season could be his last at Celtic, saying if he ‘survive[s] the year’ that would ‘really be it’ as results pressure returns.
Celtic supporters joined Willie Collum’s Hampden summit as the SFA refereeing chief reviewed last season’s big calls and explained new IFAB law changes.
West Ham are set to step up their pursuit of Arne Engels after Celtic rejected two bids, with O'Neill keen to keep the midfielder at least for the LASK play-off.
Celtic beat Dundee 1-0 through Benjamin Nygren, but Hogh missed chances and 'sack the board' chants returned as fans voiced transfer fears before LASK.
Gvidas Gineitis' agent confirms Celtic made contact but no offer. The Torino midfielder is another option as the Hoops look to strengthen and face uncertainty over Arne Engels.
Kieran Tierney underlined his value with the cross for Benjamin Nygren's winner against Dundee, amid renewed focus on his importance to Celtic.
Benjamin Nygren and Kieran Tierney starred in Celtic's 1-0 win over Dundee, while debutant Kasper Hogh struggled in front of goal and Sinisalo made a key late save.
Celtic began their title defence with a 1-0 win over Dundee, Benjamin Nygren scoring the only goal to secure an unconvincing opening-day victory.
O'Neill says Celtic are definitely looking for cover for Kieran Tierney, citing his workload and injury record, while backing Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran to improve.
Benjamin Nygren headed Celtic in front against Dundee from Kieran Tierney's superb cross, scoring the club's first goal of the new season.
Kasper Hogh admitted he needs 'shooting practice' after missing chances on his Celtic debut in the 1-0 win over Dundee, while Chris Sutton urged patience.
Celtic are progressing in talks for Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas after an opening bid was rejected, with the club now aware of the asking price.