A number of English clubs are apparently interested in midfielder Matt O’Riley, but Celtic is set to seek a transfer fee for the player that would set a Scottish record.
The 22-year-old, who only paid £1.5 million to join the Hoops from MK Dons in January 2022, has since made a name for himself at Parkhead.
In 85 appearances for Celtic in all competitions, O’Riley has 14 goals and 20 assists, including 6 goals and 4 assists in 13 games this season.
The Hounslow-born midfielder, who is still awaiting his debut, was recently recognized for his outstanding start to the new season with a senior call-up to the Denmark national team squad earlier this month. He is eligible due to his mother’s side of the family.
The most recent performance by O’Riley was a man-of-the-match performance on Wednesday during Celtic’s thrilling 2-2 tie with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League group stage.O’Riley signed a new four-year contract last month, tying him to Parkhead until the summer of 2027, so Celtic are not under any immediate need to sell.
Though there has been much conjecture around the midfielder’s potential departure for some time, Leeds United is said to have rejected a £10 million deal for the player in the summerFollowing the signing of his new deal at the end of September, O’Riley stated that he has no intention of leaving Celtic anytime soon and that he doesn’t think playing for the Hoops will provide him with the same level of happiness at any other club..
