Brighton and Southampton are in ongoing discussions with Celtic regarding a potential deal for Matt O’Riley. However, both clubs are far from meeting Celtic’s asking price. Despite having their offers rejected, the Saints and Brighton are still in the mix. Celtic is adamant about not selling unless the right offer comes in. While they haven’t disclosed a specific fee, it is evident that a substantial bid around the £25 million mark would be required, considering the potential income from Jota’s transfer.
Atalanta from Italy have also made unsuccessful offers for O’Riley, showing continued interest. Other teams like Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the situation closely. Despite the transfer talks, O’Riley has remained focused and delivered a strong performance for Celtic in their recent victory over Kilmarnock. Manager Brendan Rodgers emphasizes the importance of valuing the player himself rather than just the league he plays in.
Since his affordable move from MK Dons for £1.5 million, the Danish international has been a standout performer for Celtic. The club is actively looking to bolster their squad, having already signed Paulo Bernardo, Kasper Schmeichel, and Viljami Sinisalo. They are now eyeing a left-back, a potential center-half, a midfielder, and two strikers before the transfer window closes.
