Rumours over former Augsburg man – Arne Engels on BVB's radar? | OneFootball

With Salih Özcan and Julian Brandt, whose expiring contracts will not be renewed, Borussia Dortmund are losing two midfielders who are both still involved — albeit in different roles — in the club’s internal battle for the central positions. New personnel in this area would therefore certainly suit the BVB squad well, especially since a sale of Felix Nmecha also does not seem entirely out of the question in the event of an immoral offer.

One candidate who could fill the gaps is possibly Arne Engels, whom the portal footballinsider247.com has linked with BVB. Dortmund are said to have the 24-year-old on their radar, and it is considered possible that the club could push for a transfer.

However, Engels — who moved from FC Augsburg to Celtic Glasgow in summer 2024 for the equivalent of around €13 million — would not come cheap. In the winter, the Scottish champions are said to have rejected a £25 million offer from Nottingham Forest, and with his contract running until 2028, Celtic are unlikely to feel any significant pressure to sell in the summer.

BVB would not be without competition

Because, as things stand, BVB have a rather limited budget for the summer without any significant transfer income of their own, and in any case want to place even greater emphasis in future on signing players who are at an earlier stage of their development and therefore cheaper, a move for Engels currently appears rather doubtful.

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Moreover, Dortmund would not be without competition for the four-time Belgium senior international. It cannot be ruled out that Nottingham will make another attempt, but other clubs from the Premier League, Italy’s Serie A and the Bundesliga are also said to be closely monitoring developments surrounding the player.

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