Sky Sports have just reported that Brighton are in talks with Celtic over a deal for the in demand Matt O’Riley.
There has been plenty of speculation over the last few weeks of moves for the Danish international by several clubs, but this one seems to have some substance to it.
The Seagulls of course are an established English Premier League side and will have major cash to spend so they could well meet the clubs valuation of the player.
Chelsea are also said to be interested in the former MK Dons as a replacement for Connor Gallagher, but Brighton remain the only club so far to have held talks with Celtic.
West Ham and Leicester City were also credited with an interest in signing the Celtic midfielder but both are reportedly hesitant about meeting Celtic’s valuation. If that remains the case neither club has any really chance of landing the Denmark international.
Celtic want somewhere in the region of £25- £30 million for Matt and it’s too early to say if Brighton has offered that figure, but if they do stump up the cash then it’s most likely that Matt could have played his last game for the club.
It’s not happened yet of course, but we all know deep down Matt will be away in this window.
Just when he had such a strong midfield as well.
Just an Ordinary Bhoy
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