The Premier League club submitted their first offer for the Belgian on Sunday for around £14 million, which Celtic turned down.
They then made another offer of £17.3 million. The new bid is reported to be worth £25 million, including add-ons. Despite considering the proposal, Celtic are reluctant to part with their record signing and are “mulling over” the offer. [Sky Sports]
Since joining in 2024, he has made 89 appearances, scored 15 goals, and provided 20 assists.
The Belgian international has two-and-a-half years remaining on his current contract with the Scottish champions.
Celtic’s interim manager, Martin O’Neill, expressed his desire to retain Engels following their 2-0 win over Falkirk on Sunday.
When questioned about interest in the 22-year-old, he said: “Absolutely. Yeah, absolutely. I didn’t hear that, but I would, yeah, no question about it.
“Honestly, I’m telling you, I didn’t know a thing about it. If they’d done it (made an offer), then they must have done it during the game. No, no, no, seriously. No, seriously, because I didn’t know a thing about it.
“And I’d want it rebuffed, unless it was £100 million.
“And then I think the board would step in then.”
Engels arrived at Celtic Park in 2024 from FC Augsburg for £11 million, a record signing for the club. If Celtic were to accept Forest’s offer, it would more than double their initial investment in the player.