Over the past week or so, the Italian press has aggressively linked Brighton’s Matt O’Riley with a move to AS Roma. More has emerged about the midfielder today and Everton are also thought to be interested in the player.
Leggo, as relayed by VoceGiallorossa, report there’s a potential ‘Friedkin derby’ on the way for the Denmark international, as Roma see O’Riley as one of their ‘big targets’ for the summer. Everton have reportedly joined the race
It’s not yet clear how much Brighton could want for their player, who joined from Celtic in summer 2024.
Il Romanista, as relayed by Tuttomercatoweb, report further on the 24-year-old and claim that he is already looking for a new club and is interested in the idea of leaving the Seagulls after a single season.
This could prove to be an advantage for Everton, who are the more financially stable Friedkin club due to their presence in the Premier League.
New Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini tried to sign O’Riley last summer during his time at Atalanta and he sees him as a real fix for the current Giallorossi midfield as well, which could prove a factor favouring the other Friedkin club.
