Nottingham Forest are set to face stiff competition from Roma for the signature of Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. The transfer fee is expected to be around €30m.

What's at Stake?

Nottingham Forest need to strengthen their squad after a 16th place finish in the Premier League, with 44 points from 38 games.

Their recent form has been DLDWW, with a last result of 1-1 against Bournemouth on 2026-05-24. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 16th | | Points | 44 | | Recent Form | DLDWW |

Why it Matters

The potential signing of Engels could be a major boost for Nottingham Forest, who are looking to improve their squad after a disappointing season. The player has four senior caps for the Belgium national team and has contributed seven goals and eight assists in 46 competitive games.

What Comes Next?

Roma are ready to battle Nottingham Forest for the chance to sign Engels, but the transfer fee may be a stumbling block. Nottingham Forest are expected to have a big influx of cash with the sale of Elliott Anderson to Manchester City, which could help them secure the signing of Engels. The Reds will need to act quickly, as Roma are keen to sign the player and have qualified for the Champions League after a seven-year absence.