# West Ham completes Arne Engels deal amid squad overhaul

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arne-engels-potential-transfer-from-celtic-to-west-ham
> Updated: 2026-08-14T14:41:11.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 6.

West Ham United has finalized the signing of 22-year-old Belgian midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic FC for a reported £22 million. The deal includes a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Engels, who previously joined Celtic in 2024 for approximately £11 million, leaves Glasgow following a period that included league and cup double successes.

To facilitate the departure of Engels, Celtic secured German Under-21 international Mika Baur from SC Paderborn for an initial £4.5 million, potentially rising to £6.8 million. Celtic also signed Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo and is monitoring the potential departure of Japanese midfielder Reo Hatate.

West Ham continues to manage a broader squad overhaul. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has reportedly agreed in principle to join Aston Villa, with fee negotiations ongoing. Midfielder Soungoutou Magassa remains a target for Ligue 1 clubs Marseille and Lyon, with an exit expected before the transfer window closes. Additionally, West Ham has made a £3.4 million offer for Nigerian winger Daniel Job from Kongsvinger amid competition from Anderlecht. Other players linked with potential moves or under consideration include Troy Parrott, Edson Alvarez, and Axel Disasi.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Arne Engels joins West Ham from Celtic for £22 million

Belgian midfielder Arne Engels has joined West Ham United from Celtic on a five-year deal worth approximately £22 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mika-baur-nears-transfer-from-paderborn-to-celtic

### 2026-08-13: West Ham United pursues record transfer and squad overhaul

West Ham United is finalizing a record £22m deal for Arne Engels while managing several departures, including Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Soungoutou Magassa, during a busy transfer window.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/soungoutou-magassa-linked-to-lyon-and-marseille-departures

### 2026-08-12: West Ham agrees £22m deal for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels

West Ham United has agreed a £22 million deal to sign Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. Celtic has secured German midfielder Mika Baur from Paderborn as a replacement.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arne-engels-west-ham-prepares-third-bid-for-celtic-midfielder

### 2026-08-09: Arne Engels targeted by West Ham and Nottingham Forest

Celtic midfielder Arne Engels is the subject of a transfer battle between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, with Celtic seeking a fee exceeding £25 million.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arne-engels-targeted-by-west-ham-and-nottingham-forest

### 2026-08-08: West Ham United targets Reiss Nelson and Troy Parrott in squad rebuild

West Ham United is targeting Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson on loan, AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott, and Celtic midfielder Arne Engels as part of a squad rebuild for the Championship season.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celtic-seeks-high-fee-for-midfielder-arne-engels-as-west-ham-shows-interest

### 2026-07-31: Arne Engels set to join West Ham from Celtic

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill accepts that midfielder Arne Engels will likely move to West Ham United, with a verbal agreement in place but Celtic demanding a high transfer fee.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arne-engels-set-to-join-west-ham-from-celtic

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