West Ham plans £30m bid for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
West Ham United is preparing to submit a £30 million bid for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, according to reports. The proposal would include around £25 million in guaranteed money, plus significant bonuses based on promotion-related performance. Celtic has resisted previous bids, but the player's fine form and proposed wages may influence their decision. The Glasgow club has identified potential replacements, including Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis. Should West Ham's offer materialize, it could challenge Celtic's current resolve regarding Engels.
- •West Ham targets £30m bid for Arne Engels.
- •Celtic previously rejected a £25m offer this summer.
- •Engels' performance could sway Celtic's decision.
- •Celtic has identified two potential replacements.
- •Negotiations between clubs ongoing.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic braced for huge Arne Engels bid as West Ham prepare £30m package
"West Ham United are reportedly ready to step up their pursuit of Arne Engels with a package that could reach £30million.9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock versu...
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