Atalanta have opened talks with the Scottish champions and are expected to make another bid for the 23-year-old, who is also attracting interest from other clubs across Europe including Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Roma; O'Riley is under contract at Celtic until 2027
Monday 15 July 2024 13:45, UK
Celtic have received an approach from Juventus for in-demand midfielder Matt O'Riley.
Sky Sports News reported on Thursday that Juventus' Serie A rivals Atalanta had an initial bid rejected by the Hoops - but another offer is expected to follow.
Celtic believe the influential midfielder should command a club-record transfer fee if they are to sell him this summer.
Winger Jota was sold to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad for £25m last year, with Arsenal paying just under that for Kieran Tierney in 2019.
O'Riley scored 19 goals with 18 assists in 49 appearances for Brendan Rodgers' side last season, and scored in their 6-4 pre-season win at Queen's Park last Tuesday.
The 23-year-old is under contract at Celtic until 2027, with the club knocking back an offer from Atletico Madrid in January.
Celtic are the only Scottish Premiership club yet to make a signing this summer but, ahead of their pre-season trip to the USA, Rodgers insisted there was no need for panic.
The club are closing in on the signing of Kasper Schmeichel, with the 37-year-old goalkeeper understood to have agreed terms to join the Scottish champions.
"Of course, we would want to get them in sooner rather than later," he said.
"But it's a two-way thing so hopefully we can get them done in the coming weeks. Would we like to get some in before America? That's the plan.
"I think every manager would like them in on the first day but what's most important is the players we want are targeted."
The 2024 summer transfer window is now open and will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
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