Chelsea have expressed curiosity in Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley as a possible substitute for Conor Gallagher.
The Blues reportedly see O’Riley as a precious addition, particularly if Gallagher’s £33 million transfer to Atletico Madrid materializes.
Celtic have already turned down presents for O’Riley, together with a £14 million bid from Southampton.
The 23-year-old London-born participant is valued at round £20 million by the Scottish champions.
Chelsea may have to supply greater than £20 million plus further incentives to safe his switch.
O’Riley has attracted curiosity from a number of golf equipment, together with Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Serie A’s Atalanta.
Nevertheless, he’s eager on a transfer that ensures common enjoying time.
Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers commented on O’Riley’s scenario, saying, “Matt is a good skilled.
“The problem for groups coming to a membership like Celtic is they generally undervalue our gamers based mostly on the league.
“No participant will go away right here until it’s for the best valuation, and to date, no crew has met that,” he added, as was quoted by talkSPORT.
