Crystal Palace eye Celtic midfielder Arne Engels
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Crystal Palace Daily News Roundup
Crystal Palace are described as serious contenders to sign Celtic’s 22-year-old midfielder Arne Engels as a potential Adam Wharton replacement, with a Premier League move and Europa League football cited as key lures.
Palace are ‘serious contenders’ to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels as a potential Adam Wharton replacement, with Europa League football and a Premier League move likely to tempt the 22-year-old.
Palace start 2026/27 at Everton on 22 Aug, 15:00 BST, Pierre Sage’s league debut, then host Manchester City on 29 Aug before a trip to Fulham on 5 Sep. A new international break runs 21 Sep-8 Oct.
Backup goalkeeper Walter Benitez, under contract at Palace until 2028 after only 8 games last season, signals he feels at ‘home’ in Nice as OGC Nice figures hint at a possible return.
