Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Celtic eye Gineitis as Engels nears West Ham exit
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill wants a physical box-to-box midfielder before the Champions League play-off.
Player
Arne Engels
Position
Midfielder
From
Celtic
To
West Ham
Fee
£22m
What happened. Celtic are closing in on a £22m deal that will see Arne Engels move to West Ham, and manager Martin O'Neill is keen to sign a replacement before next week's Champions League play-off.
- Torino's Gvidas Gineitis is on Celtic's wanted list.
- Celtic have already signed four players this summer for £27m.
- O'Neill also wants cover for Kieran Tierney and a goalkeeper.
“We would be looking for a box-to-box midfield player with real physicality.”
— Martin O'Neill
Celtic can add two players before Tuesday evening, with Engels' departure creating a third spot.
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