Celtic Reject West Ham Engels Bid as Everton Circle Johnston

Celtic have rejected a West Ham United offer for Arne Engels, while Everton have expressed interest in Alistair Johnston, according to BBC Sport.

Manager Martin O'Neill confirmed the news, with the club holding firm over Engels despite West Ham's advances. The details of the rejected proposal have not been made public, and it is unclear whether the London club will test Celtic's resolve with a fresh bid.

Johnston, meanwhile, has emerged as a target for Everton, although no bid has been mentioned at this stage. It remains to be seen whether the Merseyside club will formalise their interest with an offer of their own.

With the transfer window open, both Premier League clubs could revisit their options before the deadline. Related match highlights and further transfer coverage can be found on this site.