Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley has been linked with a move away from Scotland, with Atalanta, Everton, Fulham, and West Ham United keen on signing him.
Matt O’Riley enjoyed an exceptional 2023/24 season with Celtic, and he contributed towards 37 goals in all competitions. According to a report by Graeme Bailey on HITC, the Danish international would prefer joining 2023/24 Europa League winners Atalanta in the summer.
Apparently, the midfielder prefers a move to Atalanta instead of joining Everton, Fulham, and West Ham United, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. Premier League clubs certainly have more financial resources, and they could offer him a lucrative proposal. It will be interesting to see if Everton or West Ham manage to convince Matt O’Riley to join them instead.
Everton, Fulham, and West Ham keen on O’Riley
Everton need more quality in the middle of the park, and pursuing Matt O’Riley could prove to be a good decision. He will add goals, creativity to the side. Similarly, Fulham need to add more quality in the middle of the park as well. The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be an exciting option, and the Celtic star would have looked to prove himself in English football.
West Ham United are keen on signing the Danish international as well, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him. The Hammers will be hoping to sustain European football in the coming seasons, and they need to put together a quality squad. Signing a goalscoring midfielder would be a wise decision.
Matt O’Riley is entering the peak of his career, and he will want to compete at the highest level. A move to the Premier League will be hard to turn down for him. Regular football in England could help him improve further. It remains to be seen whether the three English clubs can convince the midfielder to join them.
The fact that he prefers a move to Italy will come as a major boost for Atalanta, and it will be interesting to see if the 2023/24 Europa League winners come forward with an official proposal to sign him.
