Celtic reject West Ham bid for Engels, Everton eye Johnston

Celtic have turned down a West Ham approach for Arne Engels, while Everton show interest in Alistair Johnston.

What happened. Celtic rejected a West Ham bid for Arne Engels, and Everton have expressed interest in Alistair Johnston, as confirmed by manager Martin O'Neill.

• O'Neill says the West Ham bid 'doesn't remotely meet our valuation'.
• Everton's David Moyes called O'Neill about Johnston, but no bid yet.
• Nottingham Forest failed with a £25m offer for Engels in February.

“Everton have been in contact. I'm not sure whether there's been a bid in there for that one, but they've been in contact saying that there would be.”

— Martin O'Neill

Celtic aim to keep both players, but may need replacements if they leave.

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