Celtic's Engels poised for West Ham transfer
Belgium midfielder Arne Engels is having a medical pending a transfer to West Ham United, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Belgium midfielder Arne Engels is set to undergo a medical ahead of a potential transfer to West Ham United. The 22-year-old rejected a multi-million pound offer from Nottingham Forest during the winter transfer window and is keen on a move to English football. O'Neill had hoped to keep Engels until after their Champions League play-off against LASK, but the player is eager to start the new season with West Ham.
O'Neill expressed disappointment over Engels' departure but understands his desire to join a new club. The Celtic manager also signed Egypt winger Haissem Hassan and Germany Under-21 midfielder Mika Baur recently, and expects more signings, including possible Chelsea left-back Landon Emenalo as a loan back-up to Kieran Tierney.
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