Breaking News: Brighton are in talks with Celtic over a deal for Matt O’Riley

O’Riley, 23, has been the subject of bids from Italian side Atalanta this summer and other clubs across Europe are interested in moves for him; he has three years left on his current deal at Celtic; Sky Sports’ Chris Sutton believes he should remain at Hoops for another season

Brighton are in talks with Celtic over a deal for Matt O’Riley, with Chelsea among a number of other clubs interested in the midfielder.

O’Riley has been the subject of bids from Atalanta this summer, and he has further interest from other clubs in the Premier League and abroad.

Sky Sports News also reported over the weekend that he is among a number of options being considered by Chelsea to replace Conor Gallagher, should he complete his proposed move to Atletico Madrid.

O’Riley set up Celtic’s second goal in their Scottish Premiership season opener against Kilmarnock

O’Riley, who scored 19 goals with 18 assists in 49 appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ side last season, set up the second of Celtic’s goals in their 4-0 win against Kilmarnock in their Scottish Premiership opener on Sunday.

The 23-year-old is under contract at Celtic until 2027, with the club knocking back an offer of £20m from Atletico Madrid in January.

Sky Sports pundit Chris Sutton believes a move to the Amex would be the wrong one for O’Riley. He said on X: “With the greatest respect to Brighton, who are a brilliantly run club, I think Matt O’Riley should set his sights higher.

“I’d like to see him give it one more go in the Champions League with this current Celtic team. Unless it’s a big enough move, stay one more season.”

Brendan Rodgers has warned clubs O’Riley will not be leaving Celtic on the cheap this summer:

“It’s been actually straightforward with Matt because he’s such a great professional,” he told Sky Sports News, hallenge for teams.