Celtic reject a bid of about £17m from Nottingham Forest for Belgium midfielder Arne Engels.

Nottingham Forest failed in their bids to sign Celtic's sought-after midfielder but that might not be the end of the story ...

Nottingham Forest are exploring a deadline day move for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, according to Sky Sports Germany. The outlet adds the 22-year-old could leave only under the right conditions.

Manager Martin O'Neill is delighted Celtic chose to reject Nottingham Forest's big offer for Arne Engels, so what were the factors at play behind the deadline day decision?

Celtic are set to be active on transfer deadline day as Martin O'Neill looks to improve his squad in the winter window.