Matt O’Riley’s time at Celtic appears to be drawing to a close as Brighton are poised to finalise a record-breaking transfer for the Danish midfielder.
The Premier League club is set to secure O’Riley’s services for a fee surpassing £25 million within the next 72 hours, potentially allowing him to debut in their upcoming match against Manchester United on Saturday. [RecordSport]
This deal is anticipated to set a new high for Celtic, topping the fee from Kieran Tierney’s move to Arsenal in 2019 and Jota’s transfer to Al-Ittihad last summer.
As part of the negotiations, Celtic have included a significant sell-on clause, ensuring a stake in any future sale of the 23-year-old.
Brighton are keen to wrap up the agreement swiftly, aiming to finalise personal terms with O’Riley ahead of their weekend clash at the Amex Stadium.
With Matt O’Riley’s exit almost imminent, Celtic will need to bring in a replacement, with just over a week left in the transfer window.
