Overview
- Forest's latest proposal was £20m guaranteed plus £5m in add-ons, which Celtic briefly considered before turning down.
- Two earlier offers, reported at about £14m and £17m, were also rejected as the pursuit escalated late in the window.
- O'Neill has publicly said he wants any offers rebuffed, joking only a bid near £100m would prompt a rethink.
- Engels, 22, joined from Augsburg for around £11m in August 2024 and has been a regular contributor with five goals and seven assists this season.
- Forest, managed by Sean Dyche, are seeking midfield reinforcements and have explored alternatives such as Davide Frattesi and Yasin Ayari as time runs short.