Anthony Joseph reports that West Ham have signed Celtic midfielder Arne Engels for a fee of £22m, which is a record for the English Championship. The Belgium international has signed a five-year contract, and West Ham have the option to extend it by an additional year.

Arne Engels is in London ahead of his move to West Ham and the transfer is set to be announced within the next 48 hours. Engels is understood to have passed his medical.

Chris Sutton described the likely sale of Arne Engels as dumb. Arne Engels was named in Celtic’s Champions League squad last night but it seems unlikely that he will be involved in the League Cup tie at Dundee United today, with a debut for West Ham away to Burnley tomorrow seeming more likely. Sutton told Daily Record readers that he could not work out why Celtic were allowing one of their best players to leave just before one of the biggest games of the season, describing the situation as dumb. He added that with a lot at stake, it was unthinkable to go into the match in a weaker position, which is what would happen with Engels gone. Sutton said he understood that it was a large amount of money and why West Ham wanted him now, with the Championship starting this weekend.

Nuno Espírito Santo has welcomed West Ham’s breakthrough in the £22 million deal for Arne Engels. Arne Engels has been the top midfield choice for recruitment director Nils Koppen.

Martin O'Neill has confirmed Arne Engels is close to completing a £22 million switch to West Ham. Engels has signed a five-year contract with West Ham, who have broken the English Championship transfer record to sign the Belgian. O'Neill said he imagines that Engels was probably doing the medical at that moment and thinks West Ham wanted him to be available for the opening day. O'Neill also stated he is naturally disappointed that the player is leaving the football club and that it is difficult to dissuade him. He thinks Engels would have been happy if the move had not materialized. O'Neill added that Engels did not complain about Nottingham Forest in January and that this is an opportunity for him that is difficult to refuse, describing West Ham as a really fantastic football club. He continued that ideally, he would have preferred for Engels to have stayed and completed the move after the two games, but it probably was not going to happen.

West Ham have an agreement to sign Arne Engels for a Championship-record fee of £22 million, subject to him passing a medical scheduled for Friday. Personal terms have been agreed with the player, and the fee has been agreed with Celtic. According to Sky Sports Germany, Augsburg are due to receive a 10-per-cent sell-on payment of approximately £2.2m, which will be paid directly to them by West Ham before Celtic receives the transfer fee. If the medical is passed, West Ham must register the midfielder by Midday on Saturday for him to be eligible to play against Burnley on Sunday.

A proposed £22m move to West Ham for Arne Engels is reported, and the player is scheduled to undergo a medical examination in London on Friday. Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that a full agreement has been reached with Celtic. Engels will sign a contract until 2031 with the English Championship side. As part of the original deal that brought Engels to Celtic, FC Augsburg are entitled to a 10% sell-on clause worth around €2.6m.

Celtic accepted an improved bid from West Ham United for Arne Engels as it meets the club's asking price of £25m. It is understood that the midfielder is having a medical. The West Ham Way reported that West Ham will pay Celtic £22 million for the player, while transfer journalist Alan Nixon confirmed that the price is £25m plus £5m in add-ons.

West Ham United have agreed a £22million deal to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. The Belgium international is due to undergo a medical in London on Friday. The clubs have finalised terms after prolonged negotiations. Sources confirmed the fee exceeds the previous Championship high of £17.5million paid by Ipswich Town for Sindre Walle Egeli last summer. Celtic had hoped to sell for a minimum of £25million but sanctioned the exit after Engels expressed his desire for the transfer. The transfer will be confirmed in the coming days, provided the medical is completed successfully.

According to Matteo Moretto, Arne Engels has joined West Ham.

An update from Anthony Joseph states that West Ham have agreed a £22m deal for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, and that Engels is due to undergo a medical in London today. West Ham have held a long-term interest in the 22-year-old and previously had two bids rejected by Celtic last month.

West Ham United and Celtic have agreed a fee for Arne Engels that is worth more than £20m. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, Engels is scheduled to have a medical with West Ham. It is stated that Celtic were previously going to ask for more than £25m for Arne Engels, and some reports had suggested a £30m fee.

West Ham are preparing to intensify their pursuit of Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, with reports suggesting he could leave before the transfer window closes. Standard Sport reports that West Ham remain intent on signing Engels and are expected to return with another offer. The report also claims that Engels is open to leaving Celtic. There is a belief at Celtic that the Belgian could eventually make the move. Reports have suggested Celtic are looking for a fee of around £25 million to sell Engels. Celtic rejected a £25m offer from Nottingham Forest in January. There is no agreement in place between Celtic and West Ham at this stage, and any move would depend on the clubs reaching a deal over the fee.

West Ham insider ExWHUEmployee has claimed that a deal has been agreed for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, days before the club is due to face LASK in their Champions League play-off. Speaking on The West Ham Way, ExWHUEmployee said that according to well-placed Celtic sources, an agreement has been reached. Negotiations have been ongoing for some time, and the insider stated that the deal should reach a conclusion in the coming days as personal terms were not considered to be a problem. A report claims the fee for Engels is expected to be approximately £22 million. ExWHUEmployee said the deal is thought to be for approximately that amount and that the Belgium international will finalise personal terms and begin the medical procedure soon. There has been no official confirmation from Celtic or West Ham.

According to sources, West Ham’s pursuit of Arne Engels has entered its final stage after a bid of £25 million plus add-ons was made to Celtic for the midfielder. Reports indicate that a deal is nearly complete between the two clubs. Football Insider reports that West Ham United are confident of agreeing a deal for Arne Engels, that negotiations for the 22-year-old are ongoing, and that he has already agreed on personal terms with the Championship side. Celtic have no pressing need to sell and will aim to keep Engels until after their Champions League qualifiers which start next week. West Ham are offering a record price for a transfer into the Championship but may have to wait to sign Engels.

It is reported that West Ham are prepared to meet Celtic's £30 million demand for Arne Engels. However, the print edition of the Scottish Daily Mail states that sources in London believe a compromise can be reached for a lower price. According to the same publication, these sources believe that with the right structure, an agreement will be made for a figure near £25 million, and that this amount is in the same region as an offer from Nottingham Forest in January.

According to the ExWHUEmployee insider account, West Ham United have identified Celtic midfielder Arne Engels as their top transfer priority this window. Celtic are resisting a transfer and want Engels available for their UEFA Champions League play-off fixtures first, which delays any potential deal into the final days of August. West Ham have reportedly made bids up to £25 million, but Celtic have rejected every one. Celtic's position is currently non-negotiable, and a departure will not happen before the European tie is settled. Multiple clubs are also reportedly monitoring the situation.

Celtic signed Arne Engels from Augsburg two years ago for a record fee of £11m, and an offer of over £20m is now required to sign the Belgian internationalist.

West Ham has had an interest in the Celtic midfielder for weeks, and recruitment director Koppen's knowledge of Scottish football has contributed to this pursuit. It is believed that West Ham has made two bids for Engels, who is understood to be Koppen's primary choice. According to a report from ExWHUEmployee, the Hammers are preparing to make a third bid for Engels. It is also believed that this bid will be for an amount less than the reported £25 million.

According to Alan Nixon's Patreon, West Ham are prepared to pay £30 million for Arne Engels. It is said that Celtic may have to reluctantly accept. The fee is £25m plus promotion bonuses. Engels will be tempted by the wages at the London Stadium, and Celtic are already seeking two replacements in Europe.

The Hoops are trying to retain Arne Engels until at least after their play-off tie, as West Ham's interest has lessened for the present time after failing to meet the £25m valuation. The Hammers are considering increasing their offer. It is believed that the Belgian is interested in a transfer. He was prevented from joining Nottingham Forest in January.

West Ham have shown interest in Arne Engels as they target an immediate return to the Premier League. It is suggested that an offer from West Ham around the level of a previously rejected bid from Nottingham Forest would significantly challenge Celtic's determination. Engels spoke with assistant manager Shaun Maloney on the eve of the Kilmarnock game and was determined to perform well despite the transfer speculation. The speculation is unlikely to disappear, especially if West Ham decide to return with an improved bid.

West Ham continue to be interested in Arne Engels after Celtic rejected their offers for him. It is strongly believed that Celtic could increase their interest in Gvidas Gineitis if Engels were to leave.

Reports over the weekend have stated that West Ham are not expected to make a third bid for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, with the Scottish champions requiring a higher transfer fee. West Ham have been unable to afford the move for the midfielder. The Hammers’ budget must cover several positions, and breaking the Championship record for the Belgium international is highly unlikely.

West Ham are pursuing a deal for Arne Engels. It was said that West Ham were closing on a deal for Engels, but Celtic intend to wait and assess all bids for his services. West Ham remain confident of signing Engels and hope to prevent Nottingham Forest from interfering with their pursuit. West Ham are aiming to strengthen their squad for the 2026/27 Championship campaign and view Engels as an ambitious target.

Arne Engels started for Celtic while West Ham has an interest in him.

West Ham United are nearing the signing of Celtic's Arne Engels. It is said that Engels is close to leaving the club. West Ham are very keen to add a new signing for Nuno Espirito Santo. According to Sky Sports, Celtic accept they will lose Arne Engels. Engels is the subject of another expected bid from West Ham. It is understood that West Ham are prepared for a final bid that will likely secure the player's transfer to the London Stadium, and that the transfer is expected to proceed very soon. Scottish Premiership pundits Simon Ferry and Derek Ferguson discussed the news of Engels possibly leaving Celtic Park for approximately £25m and expressed surprise at the price. It is said that Celtic would probably accept an offer of that value from West Ham, consisting of a £20m up-front fee and £5m in add-ons.

Shaun Maloney stated that nothing has changed regarding West Ham's pursuit of Arne Engels. Maloney acknowledged there has been interest in Arne Engels over the last couple of days but confirmed the situation remains unchanged, adding that Engels is training really well. Maloney also said that the two players have only indicated their availability for selection and that any more significant matters would go through Martin O'Neill and Michael Nicholson.

O'Neill has stated that based on West Ham's offer for the £25m-rated Arne Engels, a departure for the player is not imminent, although he acknowledged that circumstances can change rapidly.

SunSport reports that West Ham are preparing a third offer for Arne Engels after selling Freddie Potts to Club Brugge for £10 million. That sale gives West Ham greater capacity to improve their proposal, although there is no guarantee their next bid will meet Celtic’s valuation. West Ham are also likely to want any deal completed before their league campaign begins on 16 August.

West Ham are expected to submit a third transfer bid for Arne Engels, according to The Scottish Sun. Martin O'Neill wants to keep the midfielder for the Champions League play-off against LASK later this month.

West Ham United are increasing their pursuit of Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, having reached an agreement in principle with the 22-year-old. Celtic are asking for a fee of around £25 million. According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, West Ham have submitted two offers for Engels and are intensifying their pursuit. Plettenberg states that Engels has given a verbal commitment to a five-year deal with West Ham and is now waiting for approval to travel. With personal terms agreed, the deal is now dependent on the two clubs reaching an agreement over the transfer fee, with a third and final offer from the London club being a possibility.

West Ham has an interest in Arne Engels. Martin O’Neill said both Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels had made it clear they wanted to keep playing while their situations remained unresolved. O’Neill stated that both players had said to him that they would want to play in the game if things had not progressed, and he thought they did fine. O’Neill did not suggest either transfer was close, but he accepted that the clubs showing interest may push to complete deals before their own seasons begin.

Arne Engels appears to be set to move from Celtic to the London Stadium, despite attracting interest from elsewhere in the Premier League and across Europe.

Celtic have rejected an offer from West Ham for Arne Engels valued at £20 million with an additional £5 million in add-ons. The Hammers are expected to make an improved bid. Speaking on Friday, manager O'Neill confirmed that West Ham's interest is genuine and stated that a submitted bid had not come close to the club's valuation.

Daily Record reports that West Ham are preparing to submit an improved offer for Arne Engels after having two bids rejected for falling below Celtic's valuation. Celtic turned down an offer from Nottingham Forest in January of £20m with up to £5m in bonuses and are looking for a similar fee from West Ham. Personal terms with Engels are already advanced, and the transfer is expected to progress in the coming days.

O’Neill said the Hammers had submitted a bid for Arne Engels but stressed it was not close to Celtic’s asking price. The club is understood to be using the £25m package Nottingham Forest were prepared to pay in January, including add-ons, as a benchmark for any deal. O’Neill acknowledged the money would be very tempting for Celtic but insisted the board’s stance has been firm.

Ben Jacobs reports that West Ham United are holding advanced discussions with Celtic over the transfer of Arne Engels. Sky Sports states there is a lot of competition for the Belgian midfielder.

Celtic have rejected a bid from West Ham for Arne Engels, which was described as significantly below the club's valuation of the midfielder. Engels has now entered the last two years of his current contract.

Reports emerged of midfielder Arne Engels being close to a move to West Ham United. Martin O'Neill stated that he thinks there is definitely truth in the link. He said something has been put in that has not remotely met their evaluation to begin with. O'Neill also said it is difficult to stop people if their ambition is to play in a very big league. He noted that West Ham have been relegated but enhance their financial situation, and those things are difficult.

Arne Engels has reached a verbal agreement with West Ham United, according to Florian Plettenberg.

ExWHUEmployee reported that West Ham have submitted a couple of bids for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. The bids have been rejected by Celtic for now, but the valuations are not thought to be significantly different. West Ham will continue to work on the deal and hope a bid will be accepted in the coming days. The player is reportedly open to the move.

Matteo Moretto reports that West Ham are close to signing Celtic midfielder Arne Engels and that the signing is imminent.

West Ham United are hoping to sign Celtic's Arne Engels ahead of other interested clubs and are hopeful of persuading him to move to the EFL Championship. Former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Nuno Espirito Santo will make promises to Engels to encourage him to move this summer. The midfielder will likely be offered a more regular starting role at West Ham than at some of the other clubs interested in him, and West Ham plans to achieve promotion. On 17 July, Football Insider reported that Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all planning to make offers for Engels. Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta have also been linked with the player. West Ham are now hopeful they can sign him. West Ham have funds available after selling Fernandes for a large fee and want to sign a replacement. Football Insider also reported on 19 July that Celtic are now prepared to accept offers for Engels, and that Martin O'Neill accepts the midfielder will leave this summer. Celtic rejected offers valued at up to £25 million during the January transfer window but may now lower their asking price.

Arne Engels is attracting interest, with West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace all considering moves for the Belgium international. He is valued at £25m by the Premiership champions.

The Hammers are interested in Arne Engels at Celtic. The Belgian is said to want to play at a higher level, and sources in Scotland feel that the summer is the ideal time to sell one of their main assets. Insiders say any deal could depend on whether Celtic sign Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur.

Arne Engels has informed the Celtic board of his desire to move, as he is seeking to leave this summer. In an effort to secure a move, Engels has recently switched his representation from the Wasserman agency to DWMA. Celtic are demanding a transfer fee of approximately £25m for the midfielder, but it is believed the club may be willing to accept a fee slightly less than that amount to complete a deal.

Football Insider has reported that Celtic are open to the sale of Arne Engels amid interest from West Ham. The Scottish club rejected a £25 million offer for the midfielder in the January window and are now resigned to his departure this summer. It was claimed in June that West Ham were interested in Engels.

West Ham ITK ExWHUEmployee Patreon has revealed that West Ham are set to increase their interest in Celtic’s Arne Engels over the next few days. Engels has a reported £25 million valuation that could make it difficult to sign him from Glasgow this summer.

West Ham might increase their efforts to sign Arne Engels from Celtic this summer. The interest in Engels is due to his versatility. Nuno Espirito Santo appreciates that the player can feature in midfield, on either flank, or as a full-back if needed.

According to Hammers.news, West Ham United are reportedly interested in Arne Engels as a potential target. A formal approach has not yet been made for Arne Engels. Interest in the player was sparked by the recent appointment of former Rangers scouting chief Nils Koppen.

Claret & Hugh report that West Ham are pursuing three targets at Celtic, but no bids have been made yet.

A report from The West Ham Way, a West Ham-themed site, identified Arne Engels as a player of interest to West Ham United. It has now emerged that while the 22-year-old is expected to leave Parkhead this summer, his destination may not be West Ham United.

West Ham United are monitoring Celtic's 22-year-old central midfielder, Arne Engels, following his performances during the club's Premiership-winning season. AC Milan has also been reported as having an interest, while Celtic rejected bids from Nottingham Forest in January, with the final offer reportedly reaching £25m. Engels joined Celtic from FC Augsburg in August 2024 for a fee of €11 million and has a contract until 2028.