Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley is attracting high-profile interest following an excellent campaign for the Scottish Premiership champions.
Overall, the Denmark international registered 19 goals and 18 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions, helping his side to claim a domestic double [Transfermarkt].
Despite being courted by the likes of Atletico Madrid in the January window that resulted in a failed bid from the La Liga giants, O’Riley stuck around at Parkhead, admirably handling the expectation on his shoulders and sweeping three accolades at Celtic’s Player of the Year award ceremony at the OVO Hydro.
The 23-year-old narrowly missed out on Denmark’s squad for EURO 2024; nevertheless, he is enjoying a well-deserved rest after playing a leading role in the Hoops’ 2023/24 success story.
Fresh information has now emerged regarding potential suitors for O’Riley as the market opens for business later this week.
Roma emerge as the latest suitors for Matt O’Riley
According to Sky Sports Transfer Centre, Roma have joined a growing list of clubs keen on enticing O’Riley away from Celtic this summer.
The outlet claim one Bundeliga outfit that will play in the Champions League next term have also ‘registered their interest’ in the London-born man ahead of the window; meanwhile, two unnamed Premier League sides remain in pursuit of the playmaker.
Atletico Madrid still retain admiration towards O’Riley, so there is plenty of ongoing speculation surrounding his future at Parkhead.
It is worth noting that Celtic hold all the cards here, given the man in question is contracted to the club until the summer of 2027.
Modern football produces a food chain scenario, and the Bhoys aren’t exempt from that. They regularly tap into a strategy of buying prodigious talent, developing individuals, and selling them on for significant profit down the line.
If O’Riley were to leave Celtic over the next few months, rest assured, he would command a financially advantageous sum that could be reinvested.