Lazio Consider Replacing Nigerian Midfielder With Celtic Star Wanted at Forest

Engels is a Club Brugge youth product who had an 18-month experience at Bundesliga club Augsburg before joining Celtic in the summer of 2024 for €13 million. The 22-year-old has now established himself as a regular starter in Martin O’Neill’s plans. He has made 40 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing with five goals and seven assists.

The Belgian mostly operates as a box-to-box midfielder, making him a natural successor for Guendouzi in Lazio’s three-man midfield. Nevertheless, he can also play in a deeper role when required, and was even used as a right-back and a right winger on some occasions.

Nottingham Forest Also Involved in the Race for Engels

Engels is also a target for Nottingham Forest, who had reportedly bid €25 million to acquire his services in January, but to no avail. The Premier League side could revive their interest in the summer, while it remains to be seen how much resistance Celtic will put up. With the midfielder’s contract expiring in June 2028, the Scottish giants could seize the opportunity to register a profit.