Chelsea... with move for in-demand Celtic.

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Chelsea are now interested in Celtic’s sought-after midfielder, Matt O’Riley, following his goal against them in a recent 4-1 friendly win in the USA.

The list of clubs pursuing O’Riley is expanding, with Atalanta and Southampton leading the chase.

Despite the speculation, O’Riley remains focused, and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is aware of the ongoing rumors.

According to Nixon from The Sun, a bid of £25 million or more could trigger serious negotiations for the former Fulham and MK Dons player.

Chelsea sees O’Riley as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher, who is expected to leave.

Southampton, under Russell Martin, has already had a £14 million bid rejected but plans to make another offer, banking on Martin’s past relationship with O’Riley from their time at MK Dons.

Brighton and Crystal Palace are also monitoring the situation and may enter the race.

Nixon, a transfer specialist, notes that Celtic turned down a bid from Atletico Madrid in January.

The recent signing of Paulo Bernardo from Benfica by Celtic suggests a possible transfer cycle, but losing O’Riley late in the transfer window would be a significant setback for the club.