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: Arne Engels set for West Ham and Alistair Johnston injured as Martin O'Neill expects more signings

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