Celtic's Engels poised for West Ham transfer
Summary
Belgian midfielder Arne Engels is close to moving from Celtic to West Ham United, with a medical check currently underway. Celtic’s manager Martin O’Neill said Engels wanted to move to English football, and the club had already turned down an offer from Nottingham Forest earlier.Key Facts
- Arne Engels joined Celtic from Augsburg earlier in 2024.
- Engels is now having a medical as part of a transfer to West Ham United.
- Celtic rejected a multi-million pound bid for Engels from Nottingham Forest in January.
- Engels preferred a move to English football and was open to leaving Celtic.
- Manager Martin O’Neill wanted Engels to stay until after the Champions League play-off against LASK.
- West Ham wanted Engels available for the start of the new season.
- Celtic’s right-back Alistair Johnston recently got a leg muscle injury and will be out for weeks.
- Celtic signed new players recently and may bring in Chelsea’s left-back Landon Emenalo on loan.
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