Crystal Palace to rival Forest for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels

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Crystal Palace to rival Forest for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels

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Crystal Palace are considering a move for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, according to Sacha Tavolieri.

The Eagles are preparing for a new era under recently appointed manager Pierre Sage, following a highly successful two-year spell under ex-gaffer Oliver Glasner.

Palace are expected to be active in the transfer market this summer as they look to strengthen the squad and provide Sage with the tools needed to build on the club’s recent success.

The French coach arrived at Selhurst Park earlier this month following Glasner’s exit.

Glasner left the club at the end of his contract shortly after guiding Palace to Europa Conference League glory, adding another trophy to an impressive collection during his tenure.

He had previously steered Palace to the FA Cup and Community Shield.

Throughout his spell in south London, Glasner was vocal about his desire to see the club invest more in the squad. This summer will be a significant test of Palace’s long-term ambitions.

However, they look to be moving in the right direction following links to Celtic’s Engels.

The Belgian midfielder has been praised for his ‘world-class’ quality and has attracted interest from several clubs, including Nottingham Forest.

Forest have reportedly earmarked him as an ideal replacement for Elliot Anderson, who is expected to leave City Ground this summer.

Engels has built a strong reputation during his time in Scotland and has been praised for his technical quality and maturity in midfield.

Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers previously described him as an ‘outstanding’ talent, and speculation surrounding the player’s future has been growing for some time.

Earlier in the summer, there were reports that claimed a move away from Celtic Park could be on the cards, which left a number of clubs on alert.

Palace and Forest are now poised to battle for his signature, and if his performances in Scotland are any indication, he could be a shrewd addition for whichever club gets to him first.

Palace are also targeting a move for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney, but are facing serious competition from Everton.

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