Celtic's Arn Engels ready for West Ham United

Arn Engels, a 22-year-old Belgian midfielder, made a significant contribution to Scottish Premiership football during his time at Celtic. His move to West Ham United will begin a new chapter for his career in English football.

Why it matters

Arne Engels' transfer to West Ham United marks a significant moment for Scottish Premiership club Celtic. Engels has impressed for the club, and his departure could impact the team's midfield depth. This transfer is also a great opportunity for his development in English football.

Key Points

• Celtic's Earn Engels ready for West Ham United.
• Belgian midfielder Arne Engels is undergoing medical tests ahead of a transfer to West Ham United. Celtic coach Martin O'Neill expressed his disappointment at his departure, but understands Engels' desire for a transfer.
• Celtic's Arne Engels poised for West Ham United transfer.

Belgian midfielder Arne Engels is undergoing medical tests in preparation for a transfer to West Ham United, Celtic coach Martin O'Neill has confirmed. The Scottish champions had a multi-million pound offer from Nottingham Forest for the 22-year-old rejected by Engels in the winter transfer window and Engels wanted a move to English football. O'Neill had hoped to keep the Angels until after their Champions League playoff against LASK, the first leg of which takes place next Wednesday. But O'Neill said, "West Ham wanted him to be available for the first day of the season. I think he would be having a medical test at the moment. Naturally, I'm really sad that he's leaving the football club, he's done so much good for us. And it's very difficult to convince him to do that. If this opportunity had not come up, I think he would have been happy. Although the offer from Nottingham Forest in January came very late, he never complained about it." "It's an opportunity for him and it's really hard for him to turn down." O'Neill explained why the Angels wanted to complete the transfer, especially when Canadian right-back Alistair Johnston – who had received interest from Everton – had suffered a hamstring injury. O'Neill said, "Ideally, I would have liked him to stay and maybe complete the transfer after two games." The 74-year-old was happy to return to work fully following a recent medical procedure. He said, "It probably wasn't going to happen. You've got to be concerned with the fact that Alistair played for us when the offer was on the table.

Yes, he got injured, maybe things can go missing in such cases. I think Arne probably had the same concerns." Johnston went off at half-time in Celtic's 5-1 win against Kilmarnock on Sunday. O'Neill said, "He'll be out for a few weeks. By the time he is fit, the transfer deadline will have passed. He has been very tolerant on this. It's a pity for him, but it's not long-term. It's an injury he'll recover from quickly." Celtic have signed Egypt winger Hassem Hassan and Germany Under-21 midfielder Mika Bauer this week and O'Neill expects more to arrive. One possible signing could be Chelsea left-back Landon Emenalo, who will come on loan as back-up to Kian Tierney. "I think he's a really great young player," O'Neill said. Said. “Naturally we need to cover that situation. Kylian performed brilliantly last season, despite being troubled by injuries at Arsenal. He came back brilliantly, which was great. And this young player certainly has talent. He is going through an injury at the moment. We are hoping that it will get fixed soon. And, if it happens, and I think it will, I'll be happy to have him.

What will happen next

After Engels' medical tests are completed, his transfer with West Ham United is expected to be officially completed. Following this transfer, Celtic will need to look for new players to strengthen their midfield, especially as they compete in the upcoming Champions League playoffs. this summer

This could also open the door to other potential midfield signings in the transfer window.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Arne Engels?

Arn Engels is a Belgian midfielder who played for Celtic.

Which club is Arn Engels moving to West Ham United?

Arn Engels is moving from Celtic to West Ham United.

Why did Arn Engels choose West Ham United?

Arn Engels wanted to break into English football and the offer from West Ham United was his opportunity.

When will Arn Engels' transfer become official?

Arn Engels' transfer will be official after medical test.

How much playing time will Ern Engels get at West Ham United?

Arn Engels is expected to be available for the opening day of the season at West Ham United.

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