Amina UmarNewcastle United and West Ham United have been linked with a move for Celtic star Matt O’Riley, who has been impressing in the Scottish Premiership.
The Denmark international has been a key player for Celtic, scoring 27 goals and providing 34 assists in 121 appearances, helping the Hoops win successive Premiership titles.O’Riley’s form has attracted interest from Premier League clubs and around Europe, with Newcastle and West Ham reportedly considering a move for the midfielder.
However, O’Riley has expressed his love for Celtic and the difficulty of leaving the club.Speaking to Sky Sports, O’Riley said: “That’s a tough question. Yeah, it would be very difficult (to walk away from Celtic). I have said before, the club means a lot to me now. I think right from day one, I fell in love with the club because the fans are so crazy and passionate, you know, it’s a proper family.”Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has also weighed in on the speculation, insisting that the club is not under pressure to sell O’Riley. Rodgers said: “We don’t have to sell. We are not in a position to do that.
But of course, if there is something that comes in then, like it happens at Celtic, it will always be looked at.”Rodgers praised O’Riley’s professionalism and development as a football player, saying: “Matt has had an absolutely brilliant season for us, and it is great testament to his professionalism and how he has developed as a football player. Then naturally, those players will attract attention. If you have done well, and done well at a club of this status and pressure, then naturally the attention will come.”The Celtic manager’s comments suggest that while the club is not actively looking to sell O’Riley, they may consider offers if they meet their valuation.
Newcastle and West Ham will likely face competition from other clubs, including Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, who have also been linked with the midfielder.O’Riley’s future is uncertain, but one thing is clear – he has become an integral part of Celtic’s success, and his departure would be a significant loss for the club. As the transfer window heats up, Newcastle and West Ham fans will be watching with interest to see if they can lure O’Riley to the Premier League.
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