West Ham pursues transfer of Celtic midfielder Arne Engels
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
West Ham is in discussions with Celtic regarding the acquisition of midfielder Arne Engels. The 22-year-old Belgian international has entered the final two years of his contract at Parkhead. Multiple Premier League clubs, including Nottingham Forest, have shown interest in Engels, with Forest previously having several offers turned down. Celtic's chief executive Michael Nicholson has indicated that their transfer efforts are hindered by competition from Championship teams. It is uncertain if other Premier League clubs will make offers for Engels during this transfer window.
- •West Ham is negotiating with Celtic for Arne Engels.
- •Engels is a 22-year-old Belgian midfielder.
- •Nottingham Forest has previously tried to sign Engels.
- •Celtic is dealing with transfer competition from lower leagues.
- •Nicholson noted Celtic's challenges in securing new players.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham United in talks to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels
"West Ham United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has started assembling a squad capable of winning the Championship next sea...
"West Ham are in talks with Celtic over the signing of midfielder Arne Engels.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:40 AMWest Ham United in talks to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels
West Ham United are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has started assembling a squad capable of winning the Championship next sea...
- Sky Sports—West Ham in talks for Celtic midfielder Engels
West Ham are in talks with Celtic over the signing of midfielder Arne Engels.
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