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Celtic Star to Shatter EFL Championship Transfer Record as Deal Agreed with West Ham
The fee could rise above £25 million with add-ons as West Ham move to strengthen midfield before the transfer deadline.
- On Friday, West Ham agreed to a record-breaking £22m deal for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, who travelled to London to undergo a medical and finalize a long-term contract.
- Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is bolstering the squad following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League as the club aims to secure an immediate return to the English top-flight.
- The £22m fee sets a new Championship transfer record, surpassing the £20.8m Burnley paid for Florentino Luis in July, while Engels recorded 17 goals and 22 assists in 100 appearances for Celtic.
- Although Celtic hoped to hold out for £25million, the club green-lit the exit after the player was "pushing" for a deal, positioning Engels to bolster the Londoners' midfield options.
- West Ham open their Championship campaign on Sunday with a trip to face promotion rivals Burnley, having raised more than £150m through player sales including Crysencio Summerville to finance recruitment.
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Augsburg set for £2.2m windfall From Celtic’s Arne Engels sale
3:00 PM Aug 14, 2026: Celtic are reportedly set to hand Augsburg around £2.2million from the proposed £22m sale of Arne Engels to West Ham. 🚨💥 Arne Engels to West Ham – DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with Celtic. Transfer fee: £22m. Engels will sign a contract until 2031. FC Augsburg are entitled to a 10% sell-on clause, worth...
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