Nottingham Forest have endured a turbulent season, with changes of manager and losses of form for key players. With the January transfer window set to close on February 2, it appears Sean Dyche’s team are on the lookout for reinforcements and have reportedly made a £14 million bid for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels.
Nottingham Forest Eager to Improve on Difficult Season
Forest Make Bid for Arne Engels
This season has been troubling for Forest, with the disastrous Ange Postecoglou reign leaving the club in a precarious position in the Premier League. Sean Dyche has got them battling, and they are picking up points, but they only find themselves six points ahead of the relegation zone.
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There is no doubting that the managerial changes have upset the squad, but with Dyche’s experience, they have a good opportunity to survive and improve next season. Forest need to bring in players to improve the club’s strength in depth, and it appears they have identified Engels as a player to fill that void.
Engels to Forest
Reports suggest that Forest are moving for Engels because a deal for Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi is unlikely to move forward.
Celtic were not planning to sell Engels, but Forest hope the £14 million will convince them to part ways with the versatile midfielder, who has been praised for his set-piece delivery, with the ex-Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers saying: “His set-piece quality really is world-class, the level.”
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Hoops manager Martin O’Neill is a keen admirer of Engels, who hasn’t always impressed in his spell at Scotland.
Aside from his set-piece abilities, Engels is an accomplished passer who works hard on and off the ball. He is equally adept at playing in a deep midfield role or further forward. His incisive passing would be a great asset for Forest for the rest of the season.
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