Matt O’Riley has informed Celtic that he wants to join Brighton if a deal is reached, according to Football Insider.
To try to sign the versatile midfielder, the Seagulls have made a formal offer of £25 million, including significant add-on fees.
Celtic have rejected five approaches from Atalanta this transfer window, including one for up to £21.5 million, and have vowed to wait for more.
The Premier League club has increased their bid, and sources believe a deal will be achieved within the next 24 hours.
Those close to Celtic believe O’Riley is anxious to test himself in the Premier League after making a big impression in Glasgow.
His impending departure will leave a major vacancy in Celtic’s midfield, as he has appeared in 124 games for the club since joining from MK Dons in 2022, scoring 27 goals and assisting 35 times.
Matt O’Riley is ready to depart Celtic for the Premier League.
Despite transfer rumours this summer, O’Riley is said to have remained professional and committed to Celtic.
The Denmark international has played every minute of Celtic’s season so far, netting one assist in three games.
However, he is now eager to transfer south of the border to seek a Premier League career with Brighton.
Celtic are already considering Hannibal Mejbri, a Manchester United midfielder, as a potential replacement for O’Riley.
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