Brighton Eyeing Celtic Star Matt O’Riley

English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly interested in securing the services of Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, as per a report by the Daily Mail.

Background on Matt O’Riley

Matt O’Riley, born on November 21, 2000, is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Celtic. The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Hoops since joining the club in January 2021 from MK Dons.

Why Brighton are interested

Brighton‘s interest in O’Riley comes as no surprise, given the midfielder’s impressive performances for Celtic. The Seagulls are looking to strengthen their midfield options, and O’Riley’s versatility and skillset make him an attractive target.

What Celtic want for O’Riley

According to the Daily Mail, Celtic are looking for a fee in the region of £20million for O’Riley. This is a significant increase from the £1.5million Celtic paid for the midfielder just over two years ago.

Other interested parties

While Brighton are the first team to make a formal approach for O’Riley, it is understood that several other Premier League clubs are also monitoring the midfielder’s situation.

Conclusion

As the January transfer window heats up, it will be interesting to see if Brighton can secure the services of Matt O’Riley. With Celtic holding out for a significant fee, it remains to be seen whether the Seagulls will meet the Hoops‘ valuation.