Celtic to Sell Maeda and Engels as Rangers Plan Departures
Celtic’s Impending Departures of Maeda and Engels
Manager Martin O’Neill expects to sell Japanese forward Daizen Maeda and Belgian midfielder Arne Engels this summer. The 28‑year‑old Maeda is in the final year of his contract, a situation similar to club legend Henrik Larsson’s arr<|channel|>analysis<|message|>We need to write original blog post reporting same facts, stats, names, events, but cannot copy source structure, paragraph order, or rhythm. Must use only facts from source. Provide background, context, comparisons. Use SEO rules: headline under 60 chars, Title Case, includes main entity (player, team, or event). Main entity likely Celtic manager Martin O’Neill or the deals. Provide h2 subheadings specific and keyword-relevant. Short paragraphs 3-5 sentences each. Use HTML tags h1, h2, p, ul, li, strong. No banned words. No inline styles, no SVG. Keep all original tags exactly as they are. The source includes an
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- Celtic manager Martin O’Neill expects to sell Daizen Maeda (28-year-old Japan forward) and Arne Engels (22-year-old Belgian midfielder) this summer.
- Rangers counterpart Derek McInnes admits he needs departures before more signings.
- O’Neill would love to keep Daizen Maeda at Celtic this summer and allow him to run down the final year of his contract, as club legend Henrik Larsson did more than two decades ago.
- O’Neill plans to have a discussion with Celtic captain Callum McGregor about his future after McGregor switched agents amid reports of interest from other clubs in the 33-year-old.
- Kelechi Iheanacho is training beside Newcastle United and Denmark striker William Osula at the Seedorf Football Academy in Manchester with Celtic manager Martin O’Neill saying he is still interested in re-signing the 29-year-old forward.
- Negotiations between Feyenoord and current club Hertha Berlin regarding the transfer of goalkeeper Tjark Ernst are progressing, with Celtic and Wolfsburg also interested in the 23-year-old goalkeeper.
- Brondby sporting director Julius Ohnesorge has admitted they are open to selling Benjamin Tahirovic but says there has been no approach from Celtic for the 23-year-old midfielder.
- Millwall have entered the race for Celtic striker Johnny Kenny with Bolton Wanderers also interested in signing the 23-year-old on a permanent basis after helping them win promotion to the Championship while on loan.
- Hellas Verona sporting director Sean Sogliano admits they will listen to offers for 23-year-old Scotland striker Kieron Bowie – but only at the right price.
- Rangers manager Derek McInnes still wants more reinforcements for his squad but says they will also have to move players out the door first.
- Jens Hjerto-Dahl says he is relaxed about his future after Rangers had a £5.3m offer thrown rejected by Tromsø for the 20-year-old midfielder.
- Tromsø midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl has admitted that he wants to complete a move to Rangers this summer, despite interest from Besiktas.
- Beveren have agreed a six-figure fee for 25-year-old Kilmarnock left-back Dominic Thompson, who will travel to Belgium to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms.
- St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has decided not to sign Liam McCarron after the 25-year-old left-back’s trial with the Perth club following his departure from Boston United.
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Celtic To Sell Maeda, Engels As Rangers Build Balance
Martin O’Neill eyes Maeda and Engels exits
Manager Martin O’Neill expects to let Japanese forward **Daizen Maeda**, 28, and Belgian midfielder **Arne Engels**, 22, leave Celtic this summer. The club legend comparison is clear – O’Neill would love to keep Maeda for a final contract year, just as Henrik Larsson did over two decades ago. Keeping him would mean allowing the player to run down his remaining deal rather than forcing a sale.
O’Neill also plans a crunch conversation with captain **Callum McGregor**. The 33‑year‑old changed agents amid whispers of interest from other clubs, and the manager wants to discuss his future early in the campaign. The timing suggests Celtic are preparing for a squad reshuffle rather than clinging to current personnel.
Rangers boss wants squad shake‑up first
Headed manager Derek McInnes admits Rangers need departures before they can add more signings. He has been vocal that moving players out the door is a prerequisite for any new arrivals. The rhetoric lines up with the broader summer of movement across the Premiership.
McInnes’ stance adds pressure on Celtic’s outgoing list. If Maeda and Engels leave, it could free up room in other clubs’ squads and influence the direction of negotiations elsewhere in the league.
Celtic linked to emerging goalkeeper interest
Feyenoord and Hertha Berlin are negotiating a transfer for goalkeeper **Tjark Ernst**, 23, with Celtic and Wolfsburg also keeping an eye on the situation. The player’s age and current contract status make him an attractive option for clubs looking to shore up their shots‑stopper roles. The back‑and‑forth talks indicate a potential move could materialise before the window closes.
Other clubs eye Celtic talent
**Benjamin Tahirovic**, 23, remains on Brondby’s books, and the Danish club’s sporting director says they are open to a sale, though Celtic have made no formal approach. Meanwhile, striker **Johnny Kenny**, 23, has drawn interest from Millwall and Bolton Wanderers after a loan spell helped the latter win promotion to the Championship.
Scotland international forward **Kieron Bowie**, 23, is on the radar of Hellas Verona, who have indicated they will listen to offers but only if the price meets their valuation. The club’s sporting director insists a right‑price transaction is essential.
Midfielder switch ‑ Jens Hjerto‑Dahl’s Rangers dream
A £5.3 million bid from Rangers for **Jens Hjerto‑Dahl**, 20, was rejected by Tromsø, but the Norwegian club remains open to moving the midfielder on. Hjerto‑Dahl has publicly stated his desire to complete a move to Rangers this summer, despite competition from Besiktas.
The player’s ambition to join Rangers could add another exit to Celtic’s potential recruitment pool, should the Glasgow side be looking for depth in the middle of the park.
Left‑back move to Belgium
Kilmarnock’s 25‑year‑old left‑back **Dominic Thompson** has agreed a six‑figure fee with Beveren. He is set to travel to Belgium for a medical and finalise personal terms, closing a potential transfer window deal for the defender.
St Johnstone turn down trialist
St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari decided not to sign **Liam McCarron** after the 25‑year‑old left‑back’s trial. McCarron’s departure from Boston United left him searching for a new club, but the Perth side concluded he did not fit their plans.
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