Celtic have transfer deal 'agreed' for Engels replacement in late summer window swoop
The Scottish champions are moving to replace Arne Engels, with Sorensen made available after failing to feature under head coach Carlos Cuesta.
- On Monday, Celtic moved closer to signing Dane Oliver Sorensen on loan from Parma, with Danish media outlet Tipsbladet reporting the agreement as the Scottish champions bolster their midfield options.
- Following the sale of Arne Engels to West Ham earlier this month, Celtic require midfield reinforcements, with Reo Hatate also potentially departing before the transfer window closes Thursday at 5pm.
- Sorensen, a dynamic left-footed No 8, joined Parma for £8m last summer and can operate as a box-to-box midfielder; PSV Eindhoven's 19-year-old midfielder Joel commands a reported £3.4 million fee.
- Celtic must finalize the majority of business by Wednesday night to meet the registration deadline for their Europa League squad, creating pressure to complete incoming transfers before the window closes.
- Recruitment efforts extend beyond midfield, with the club monitoring Torino's Gvidas Gineitis while also seeking a left-back to support Kieran Tierney and a goalkeeper to compete with Viljami Sinisalo.
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‘SORENSEN ON WAY TO CELTIC’ REPORT
PARMA midfielder Oliver Sorensen is reportedly on his way to Celtic. The Danish international has agreed a season-long loan with the club holding the option to buy in his contract, according to reports in his homeland. Sorensen, 24, cost £8.5million when the Serie A club bought him from FC Midtjylland in August last year and made 34 appearances in his debut campaign. However… Source
Celtic, shot in the middle: I sink on Sorensen from Parma after the attempt for Gineitis of Turin Celtic is ready to close a new reinforcement for the median in the last days of the market. The Scottish formation, in search of a midfielder able to guarantee physicality, order and continuity, has decided to focus decisively on [...]
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