West Ham continue to chase Celtic midfielder Arne Engels after seeing their opening offers turned away. T4O take: West Ham United could pay a higher price than the transfer fee suggestsMANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Freddie Potts of West Ham United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. West Ham head into the Championship after relegation with fewer dependable midfield options than they would like. West Ham United risk sending the wrong messageThere is another angle that deserves attention. West Ham, meanwhile, now need to spend valuable time and money replacing someone they already had in the building.