CELTIC have hit a cash snag in their pursuit of Augsburg midfielder Arne Engels.
The champions have offered £6.5million for the Bundeliga performer – but his club are demanding a higher figure for their 20-year-old playmaker with the bidding starting at £8.5million.
The Belgian ace has apparently expressed an interest in a switch to Brendan Rodgers’ side, but the German club are not interested in doing business at the Hoops’ opening submission.
HAPPY DAZE…Celtic target Arne Engels celebrates a goal for Augsburg.
It now looks as though the Parkhead hierarchy will have to get involved in fresh negotiations with Augsburg if the top-flight club are to lower their asking price, according to Sky Sports Germany.
Matt O’Riley has passed his medical and is on the brink of sealing his £30million move to Brighton while Barcelona full-back Alex Valle is due for a medical ahead of a season-long loan.
Rodgers has insisted the Hoops WILL strengthen before the 11pm deadline on Friday.
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