Two days ago, Tutto Atalanta stated Brighton & Hove Albion are serious about Celtic’s Matt O’Riley. It was also said the English club could get ahead of Atalanta to snatch the player away from Brendan Rodgers’ side.
The Seagulls have taken the necessary steps to sign the midfielder this summer, according to claims from Italy.
Alfredo Pedullà indicates Brighton have overtaken the Serie A side in the race to sign the Celtic star.
La Dea have shown interest in the 23-year-old, and their multiple offers haven’t convinced Brendan Rodgers’ side. They have now shifted their focus on signing a new striker, after Gianluca Scamacca suffered a serious knee injury.
Brighton have made progress in the ‘last few hours’ as Pedullà claims they’ve made an offer worth €25m plus €4m bonuses, and this is ‘very close’ to Celtic’s request. The journalist adds O’Riley is ‘increasingly destined to leave’ the Scottish champions in this window.
Tutto Atalanta also state Fabian Hürzeler’s side have made a decisive move in the ‘last few hours’ by sending an offer of €25m plus €4m bonuses to Celtic.
This puts the Premier League side in an ‘advantageous position’ to sign the Celtic player. At the same time, it makes it complicated for Atalanta, who are focusing on signing a new striker.
