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Will Arne Engels leave Celtic and join Sunderland?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Arne Engels's transfer to Sunderland, as reports suggest a 73% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Sunderland has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Arne Engels.
- Sunderland has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Arne Engels (22).
- Sunderland has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Arne Engels.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra)
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Key player as direct competitor (Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra)
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Some better competitors for position (Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki)
Alternatives of Sunderland
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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66.7
67.7
|
Gianluca Gaetano |
 Cagliari
|
€5M |
|
66.6
72.9
|
Andy Diouf |
 Inter
|
€20.8M |
|
66.3
70.8
|
Ismael Saibari |
 PSV
|
€30.4M |
|
66.1
66.1
|
Ruslan Malinovskyi |
 Genoa
|
€1.7M |
|
65.9
71.3
|
Pablo Torre |
 Mallorca
|
€6.6M |
|
65.7
69.9
|
Dan Neil |
 Ipswich
|
€4.4M |
|
65.7
66.0
|
Aleix Febas |
 Elche
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€2.3M |
|
65.5
65.5
|
Jean-Victor Makengo |
 Lorient
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€2.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Giménez | 02-03-2026 | Report | |
| Fermín López | 06-01-2026 | Report | |
| Mattéo Guendouzi | 01-12-2025 | Report | |
| André Luiz | 28-11-2025 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 17-11-2025 | Report | |
| Sebastian Tounekti | 03-11-2025 | Report | |
| Brian Brobbey | 01-09-2025 | Report | |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 06-08-2025 | Report |
Arne Engels
M, DM (C)
Skill: 63.5
Pot: 72.9
Team
Celtic
Celtic
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€13.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€11.8M – €14.4M
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Who is Arne Engels?
Arne Engels (BEL) is a an advanced playmaker and currently plays for Celtic. Arne Engels is 22 years old (2003/09/08) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 27. Arne Engels has also been used as a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Arne Engels's current transfer value is between €11.8M and €14.4M. His last transfer was from Augsburg to Celtic in 2024. Celtic paid Augsburg €13M for Arne Engels.
Arne Engels latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
