Celtic expects to sell Maeda and Engels this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:22 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill anticipates offloading Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels during the summer transfer window. Maeda, 28, and Engels, 22, are likely to depart as O'Neill expresses a desire to retain Maeda to mirror club legend Henrik Larsson's career path. Discussions regarding Celtic captain Callum McGregor's future are also planned, following his change of agents amid interest from other clubs. Rangers manager Derek McInnes indicated the need for player departures before making further signings.
- •Martin O'Neill expects to sell Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels.
- •Interest in Celtic captain Callum McGregor is rising after agent change.
- •Kelechi Iheanacho is training with Celtic manager O'Neill's interest noted.
- •Negotiations for goalkeeper Tjark Ernst are advancing with Celtic involved.
- •Rangers seek additional signings but require player sales first.
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic boss resigned to losing Engels and Maeda - gossip
- 6:22 AMBBC Football — Celtic boss resigned to losing Engels and Maeda - gossip
"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects to lose Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels this summer as Rangers counterpart Derek McInnes admits he needs departures before more signings.
"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects to lose Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels this summer as Rangers counterpart Derek McInnes admits he needs departures before more signings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 6:22 AMCeltic boss resigned to losing Engels and Maeda - gossip
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects to lose Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels this summer as Rangers counterpart Derek McInnes admits he needs departures before more signings.
- BBC FootballJul 13, 2026, 6:22 AMCeltic boss resigned to losing Engels and Maeda - gossip
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects to lose Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels this summer as Rangers counterpart Derek McInnes admits he needs departures before more signings.
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