Brighton now make formal bid for ‘phenomenal’ £25m Celtic player’A number of top talents have been signed, with players like Yankuba Minteh among the exciting players to arrive at The AMEX.
However, it now looks like Brighton are looking to add further players and according to Sky Sports, they’ve now made a move for Celtic star Matt O’Riley.
Brighton make formal offer for Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley
According to Sky Sports journalist Lyall Thomas, the Seagulls have now approached Celtic over signing O’RNothing has been agreed yet but the clubs are locked in talks, which will continue over the next few days.
“It remains to be seen whether Atalanta will return with another offer after they signed Lazar Samardzic over the weekend.
“However, Brighton appear to have positioned themselves ahead of other clubs including Chelsea in the race for the 23-year-old midfielder.”
Brighton making a real splash this summer
Brighton are usually the team who go and bring in bargains and then sell them off for huge money
This summer, though, they seem to have gone the other way and have spent big money to bring in players to improve and supplement the squad.
New manager Fabian Hurzeler has clearly been backed and the addition of Cetlic’s O’Riley only adds to the cause.
bid for Celtic’s Matt O’RileThis summer, though, they seem to have gone the other way and have spent big money to bring in players to improve and supplement the squad.
New manager Fabian Hurzeler has clearly been backed and the addition of Cetlic’s O’Riley only adds to the cause.
O’Riley is a man in-demand this summer and Tottenham have been linked with the midfielder.
Likewise, Liverpool have also shown an interest in O’Riley, with Celtic thought to be wanting more than £25m to even consider a sale.
Lauded as ‘phenomenal‘ by Brendan Rodgers, it seems very likely that O’Riley will end up in the Premier League at some point.
Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, looks on following the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manches..
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