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Tottenham are set to miss out on a talented midfielder to cross-town rivals. Tottenham Hotspur have bolstered their midfield unit with the big-money signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes. Given the amount of money splashed on the duo, one would expect Fernandes and Tonali to be regular starters in Roberto De Zerbi’s XI next season. Spurs are far from done when it comes to revamping the midfield unit. Lucas Bergvall is keen to leave the club before the window closes after seeing serious competition for places arrive in midfield. Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United remain interested in Bergvall after seeing their initial bids rejected. Also, Pape Matar Sarr’s future is up in the air, with Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli exploring a late move for the midfielder. As a result, the Lilywhites have been considering potential replacements for Bergvall and Sarr. Tottenham-linked Celtic midfielder close to joining West Ham Reports from July suggest Tottenham have been keeping tabs on Celtic midfielder Arne Engels. The Belgian midfielder has racked up 17 goals and 22 assists in 100 appearances across all competitions for Celtic. However, it looks like Spurs’ London rivals have won the race for his signature. According to a report from BBC Sport, West Ham are closing in on the signing of Arne Engels. The 22-year-old is having a medical pending a transfer to the Hammers. Engels has been keen to play in England. Celtic rejected a big-money offer from Nottingham Forest for the midfielder during the January transfer window, but he is finally about to secure a move to England. He has already agreed personal terms and will sign a five-year deal with the Hammers once the transfer is formalised. A central midfielder by trade, the youngster can also operate as a full-back and a winger. That flexibility makes him an attractive option for West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Tottenham could have done well to have a player of Engels’ quality, potential and versatility. The Belgium international’s numbers for Celtic highlight his ability to arrive late in the box and make a consistent impact in the final third. And a presence like him in the middle of the park would have significantly boosted Spurs’ productivity. So, it would not be wrong to say that the Lilywhites are missing out on an exciting talent to cross-town rivals West Ham. Had we acted decisively, Engels could have been a part of De Zerbi’s squad in N17.