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Celtic in Transfer 'Talks' with Cash-Rich English Club as Star's Exit Nears
West Ham are close to agreeing a deal for the 22-year-old, with Celtic expected to demand more than £25 million after rejecting a winter bid.
- According to Spanish outlet MARCA, West Ham is close to signing Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. Sky Germany claims the deal is rapidly gathering pace, with the four-cap Belgian international having already agreed to the move.
- Manager Nuno Espirito Santo aims to bolster West Ham's squad before their August 8 opener against Pompey, following the departures of Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville in £85m and £60m deals respectively.
- The 22-year-old has amassed 98 appearances for Celtic since arriving from Augsburg in 2024. Celtic previously rejected a £25m bid from Nottingham Forest, with a higher fee expected given his two years remaining on contract.
- Sources in Engels' homeland told Record Sport the midfielder has switched agents while navigating interest across Europe. Alongside Forest, Sunderland, and Fulham, Italian clubs Lazio, Milan, and Napoli have all considered approaches for the Belgium international.
- After winning the Scottish Cup, Engels remained non-committal about his future at Celtic Park. "I still have a contract so we will see what happens," the midfielder said regarding potential summer moves.
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Arne Engels is approaching transfer to England. The 22-year-old Belgian community has reached a personal agreement with West Ham United.
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