Celtic 'agree personal terms' with Arne Engels as bid lodged but resolute Augsburg want DOUBLE
dailyrecord.co.ukAmbitious Celtic have reportedly lodged a £6.5 million bid for Arne Engels - but it’s claimed Augsburg want DOUBLE that fee.The Belgian wants to join Brendan Rodgers' side before the window closes but the Bundesliga side are unwilling to allow their key man leave before their stringent market value, which starts at £8million and could increase by a further four when factoring in add-ons.
Sky Sport Germany state Celtic are all in on the man the want to replace Matt O'Riley. But reports out of London state the initial fee is below the current asking price.
And it comes amid a frenetic 24 hours with Barcelona left-back Alex Valle heading to Glasgow on a season-long loan. And reports in Italy state Celtic are closing in on a deal to land £12m Lazio winger Gustav Isaksen in a loan with an obligation to buy.
But Engels has been a long-term target and he wants to continue his career in Glasgow. Rodgers – in a confident mood after the win over St Mirren – believes he will get the quality he craves. “So we have the duty to put the best team on the pitch.
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