“TOP player on his way out of Celtic” Player INTEGRAL to Rodgers plan may now be on his way out of Celtic despite all efforts by Rodgers to keep him after TOP Premier League club makes official bid

Celtic has received a formal offer from Brighton and Hove Albion for midfielder Matt O’Riley, according to Sky Sports. The Premier League club has submitted a bid for the 23-year-old Denmark international, and representatives from both clubs are in talks to discuss the potential transfer.

While a deal has yet to be agreed upon, Brighton appears to be leading the race to sign O’Riley, ahead of other interested clubs like Chelsea. Atalanta has also been linked to the player but has had six bids rejected by Celtic in recent weeks, with the latest offer valued at around £20.5 million.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has stated that the club is under no obligation to sell O’Riley unless their financial expectations are met. “I don’t know if he will still be here after the transfer deadline,” Rodgers said. “We have a value for him, and if that’s not met, he will stay. He’s happy here, but it has to be something that draws him away.”

Rodgers’ comments suggest that Celtic is not actively looking to sell O’Riley but is open to negotiations if the right offer comes along. The club has a history of developing young talent and selling them on for a profit, but they also value O’Riley’s contributions to the team.

O’Riley has been an integral part of Celtic’s midfield, known for his vision, passing range, and goal-scoring ability. He has been capped by Denmark and has attracted attention from several top clubs across Europe.

Brighton’s interest in O’Riley makes sense, given the potential departures of Scotland international Billy Gilmour and Pascal Gross. The Seagulls have already signed Lazar Samardzic as an attacking midfield option, but it remains to be seen if they will make another attempt to sign O’Riley.

The transfer window closes on August 30, and it’s unclear if O’Riley will still be a Celtic player by then. Rodgers emphasized that the club will continue to work with O’Riley unless a suitable offer is made.

“We all know the model here at Celtic – players will improve and they will get to a level that gets beyond, not the club, but in terms of the financial salary,” Rodgers said. “But until that comes, we continue to work with him.”

Celtic fans will be hoping that O’Riley stays at the club, given his importance to the team. However, they also understand that the club needs to balance its finances and may need to sell players to fund new signings.

As the transfer window enters its final stages, Celtic and Brighton will likely continue negotiations over O’Riley’s potential transfer. Whether or not a deal is reached remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – O’Riley’s future will be a major talking point in the coming days.