Nuno says Engels' signing is for the Premier League

Arne Engels signed for West Ham for a Championship record £22m [Getty Images] West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says the club bought £22m record Championship signing Arne Engels to eventually play in the Premier League. Engels, 22, is set to make his debut against Charlton on Saturday following his recent move from Celtic. The Belgian scored 17 goals and contributed 22 assists in 100 appearances during his two years with Celtic, and Santo insists the Hammers have bought him for the long term. "He's a fantastic player," Nuno told BBC Radio London. "We were happy that we were able to get Arne with us. "He's a very talented player, who gives us a lot of options in the midfield area. "He's someone we truly believe who is going to come in, step in and help us. He's a good midfielder and has all-round ability, technique, talent, and he's a hard worker. "All the players who have joined us, the vision is much, much further, so if our ambition is to go back to the Premier League, we have to sign players who we believe can be there also." Nuno has further boosted his attack by bringing England Under-19 striker Divine Mukasa back to West Ham on loan from Manchester City for the season. The club have also signed Dutch forward Joel Piroe on loan from Leeds. "We should have different profiles in different positions. It's about having a squad that gives us all the possible options and solutions," said Nuno. "It's not about numbers, it's about profiles and in the end, what we want to achieve is to have a very balanced squad." Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Ask about West Ham - what do you want to know?