TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Engels set for West Ham after medical
Celtic's Arne Engels is undergoing a medical ahead of a move to West Ham United.
Player
Arne Engels
Position
Midfielder
From
Celtic
To
West Ham United
What happened. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirmed that Arne Engels is having a medical pending a transfer to West Ham United.
- Celtic rejected a multi-million pound Nottingham Forest offer in January.
- Engels was keen for a move to English football.
- O'Neill hoped to keep Engels for Champions League play-off vs LASK.
“I would imagine that he's probably at this minute doing the medical.”
— Martin O'Neill
West Ham wanted Engels available for the opening day of the season.
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