Serie A Clubs Renew Interest in Celtic Midfielders Engels, Hatate

Celtic is facing considerable transfer interest in several key midfielders ahead of the summer window, notably Arne Engels and Reo Hatate. Atalanta has reportedly made concrete attempts to sign Engels, Celtic's record £11 million signing, but the club and player are aligned on staying at Parkhead to benefit from another season including Champions League football. Meanwhile, Udinese is linked with Japanese midfielder Reo Hatate, who has been advised by Brazilian legend Zico that Serie A could be an ideal fit for him. On the defensive side, Moritz Jenz, a former Celtic loanee currently at Mainz and Wolfsburg, is expected to move this summer, with several Serie A clubs showing interest, while Celtic fans hope Brendan Rodgers will bring him back amid uncertainty in the center-back position. These developments come as Celtic prepares for the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen, potentially securing a domestic treble and setting the stage for a busy and strategic transfer window. The club appears intent on retaining key talents like Engels while evaluating options to strengthen the squad defensively and manage incoming and outgoing transfers.