West Ham's £25m Gamble: Celtic Hold Firm on Engels West Ham's pursuit of Arne Engels, a 22 year old Belgian midfielder, has sparked a high stakes transfer saga.
The Scottish club Celtic is holding out for a staggering £25 million, and it appears they are willing to resist West Ham's advances.
Celtic's determination to retain Engels is rooted in their desire to maximize the sale of their prized asset. According to Martin O'Neill, West Ham's initial offer "didn't remotely meet their valuation.