Atalanta have turned their transfer attention to Celtic star Matt O’Riley amid ongoing interest from Atletico Madrid.
Celtic playmaker O’Riley has been a target for Los Rojiblancos across the last 12 months but Atletico Madrid have not matched Celtic’s valuation so far.
Despite confidence in Madrid of a deal being reached, Celtic are determined to secure a top price for the Danish international, if they are forced into a sale.
Previous reports from Diario AS indicated Celtic could demand €40m for the 23-year-old, which is beyond Atletico Madrid’s budget for him.
As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Atalanta have tabled a €17/18m transfer package, which has got the balling rolling in Glasgow.
🚨Atlanta have made a move for Atletico Madrid target Matt O'Riley at Celtic https://t.co/YCSAxsjYk7
— Football España (@footballespana_) July 21, 2024
That fee falls well below what Celtic want, but Atalanta seem to have gained an edge, as Atletico Madrid consider re-entering the race.
O’Riley finished the 2023/24 season as Celtic’s top scorer, despite operating in an attacking midfield role, with 18 league goals as The Bhoys retained their title.
