Published Aug 14, 2026, 10:51 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 2 sources
Celtic: Arne Engels set for West Ham and Alistair Johnston injured as Martin O'Neill expects more signings
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says he is disappointed to be losing Arne Engels to West Ham, but accepts it is a move he has to make. The Hoops rejected a £25m bid from Nottingham Forest for the Belgium international in the winter transfer window and Engels was keen for a move to English football. Speaking at a media conference ahead of Saturday's Scottish League Cup second-round tie against Dundee United, O'Neill said: "West Ham wanted him to be available for the opening day of the season. Natur