West Ham Break EFL Record to Sign Engels for £22m The English Football League (EFL) transfer record has been shattered, with West Ham United signing Arne Engels from Celtic for £22 million.
The 22 year old Belgium international has agreed to a five year deal with the Hammers, joining a host of other summer signings that have raised questions about the club's intentions.
West Ham's decision to break the EFL record may seem like a straightforward example of throwing money at problems, but the reality is more complex.