Celtic reject Engels bid and confirm Johnston interest
BBC Sport · 2026-07-31 · archive
Celtic reject a West Ham approach for Arne Engels while there is Everton interest in Alastair Johnston, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.
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West Ham United have seen a formal move for Arne Engels turned down by Celtic. The Glasgow-based club confirmed they declined the Hammers’ enquiry for the player as they look to keep their current squad intact. This situation was verified by manager Martin O'Neill, who provided an update on several transfer matters affecting the team. In addition to the news regarding the proposal for Engels, the Scottish side noted that another squad member, Alastair Johnston, is currently a target for Everton. For West Ham, this unsuccessful bid marks a challenge in their efforts to secure new talent from the league as the transfer window continues.
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