Celtic's Arne Engels set to join West Ham for £22m
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill announced that defender Arne Engels has agreed to join West Ham on a five-year deal worth £22 million. O'Neill expressed disappointment over the loss, emphasizing Engel's contributions to the team and the difficulty of dissuading him from moving. This transfer comes as Celtic prepares for the Scottish League Cup tie against Dundee United amid an injury to Alistair Johnston. O'Neill mentioned expectations for more signings as the transfer window nears its end, with recent additions including Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur.
- •Arne Engels to West Ham for £22 million confirmed.
- •Celtic faces Dundee United in the Scottish League Cup on Saturday.
- •Alistair Johnston out for a few weeks with a leg injury.
- •Celtic has signed Haissem Hassan and Mika Baur recently.
- •O'Neill expects more signings before the transfer window closes.
"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says he is disappointed to be losing Arne Engels to West Ham, but accepts it is a move he has to make.
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