Celtic rejects £25m bid for midfielder Arne Engels amid UCL preparations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Celtic has rejected a £25 million bid from West Ham United for midfielder Arne Engels. The club is prioritizing Engels' availability for their UEFA Champions League play-offs rather than pursuing a quick sale. Engels, a key player with seven goals and eight assists last season, will remain with Celtic as they enter crucial fixtures against LASK. The club's firm stance against the bid reflects their commitment to maximizing both team strength and potential financial gains from the Champions League.
- •Celtic rejects £25 million bid from West Ham for Arne Engels.
- •Engels is crucial for Celtic's Champions League playoff against LASK.
- •He contributed seven goals and eight assists last season.
- •Celtic prioritizes team strength over immediate financial gain.
- •West Ham's pursuit may resume after Champions League commitments.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic Reject £25m Bid For 24-Year-Old As UCL Play-off Race Heats Up: What’s The Best For The Hoops?
"West Ham United have identified Celtic midfielder Arne Engels as their top transfer priority this window, according to a report from the ExWHUEmployee insider account. The 24-year-old Belgian is firml...
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