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Matt O’Riley could leave Celtic this summer
Celtic Facing Major Offers for Matt O’Riley Amid Champions League Uncertainty
As the summer transfer window approaches, Celtic is bracing themselves for significant bids for their star midfielder, Matt O’Riley. With the club’s Champions League fate hanging in the balance, top European clubs are circling, ready to pounce if they fail to secure a spot in the group stage.
During the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, renowned pundit, Paul Robinson, suggested that O’Riley’s true market value could be as high as £75 million if he were playing for a top English side, despite Celtic’s £25 million price tag. The club’s ability to retain O’Riley hinges on their Champions League performance this season.
Coming off the back of rejecting a bid from Atletico Madrid earlier in the year, Celtic knows they will have to weather a storm of offers for O’Riley in the coming months.
The European Interest in Matt O’Riley
Interest in O’Riley is not just confined to domestic shores, with clubs from England and Spain closely monitoring his progress this season. Since his bargain £1.5 million move from MK Dons in 2022, O’Riley’s stellar performances have caught the eye of Europe’s elite.
Robinson praised O’Riley’s impact, stating, “He’s been excellent domestically. He’s been their top scorer domestically. With his skill set and work rate, his valuation would skyrocket if he were part of a Premier League-winning team in England.”
Despite Celtic holding the upper hand with O’Riley contracted until 2027, the club could face a tug-of-war if a lucrative offer comes in. The outcome of their Champions League qualification could ultimately determine O’Riley’s future.
“If they don’t make it to the group stages, there’s a real chance he could leave. But if they do, Celtic could use him as the linchpin to build a successful team around,” Robinson added.
In a strategic move, Celtic will likely play the waiting game, holding out for a substantial bid that matches O’Riley’s true value.
In a separate development, sources suggest that Celtic has identified their prime target for the upcoming summer transfer window.
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