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West Ham United agrees £22m deal for midfielder Arne Engels

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

West Ham United agrees £22m deal for midfielder Arne Engels

Summary

West Ham United is set to finalize a £22 million transfer for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, according to reports. The move is expected to break the Championship transfer record and aligns with the club’s ambition for immediate promotion back to the Premier League. Engels, a 22-year-old Belgium international, is undergoing a medical in London. His record at Celtic includes 46 appearances, seven goals, and eight assists last season. This investment follows West Ham's substantial financial restructuring after relegation and aims to bolster their midfield as they push for promotion.

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•West Ham set to complete a £22 million transfer for Arne Engels.
•The deal would break the Championship transfer record.
•Engels is expected to undergo a medical on Friday.
•Last season, Engels made 46 appearances, scoring seven goals and eight assists.
•West Ham's transfer follows generating close to £150 million from player sales.

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4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: West Ham United set to complete £22m deal for midfielder

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