Arne Engels remains West Ham’s priority signing, but Celtic are determined to keep hold of the midfielder until after their Champions League play-off tie. The Belgian has been at the centre of transfer speculation throughout the year, with West Ham continuing to push for his signature this summer. Celtic want Engels available for their Champions League play-off tie against LASK, with the two-legged clash deciding whether Martin O’Neill’s side reach the League Phase of Europe’s elite competition. Engels is staying put for the Champions League play-off. That could mean West Ham having to wait – and potentially wait until the final days of the transfer window – if they are to get their priority target.