Arne Engels is 'close' to signing for West Ham United, according to a new report.
The Celtic midfielder has been linked with numerous clubs this summer, both down south and abroad, with a summer exit looking increasingly likely for the 22-year-old.
El West Ham está cerca de firmar a Arne Engels, centrocampista del Celtic.
— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) July 31, 2026
Now, Marca journalist Matteo Moretto has provided an update on the Belgian international's future, insisting that the ex-Augsburg star's departure from the Scottish Premiership champions is imminent.
Translated from Spanish, the reporter posted on X, "West Ham are close to signing Arne Engels, a Celtic midfielder."
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Additionally, Sky Sports have reported that the English Championship side are "in talks" with Celtic over the player.
Engels, who joined for £11million on Deadline Day in 2024, has made 98 appearances in all competitions for Celtic. During that time, he has scored 17 goals, while contributing 21 assists in the process.
In his two seasons at Celtic, he has won four major honours, including two Scottish Premiership titles, one League Cup and one Scottish Cup.
