Matt O’Riley is heading to Brighton to finalise his transfer from Celtic on Saturday.

The Danish midfielder, set to sign a five-year deal, has been captured heading south, flying on an easyJet flight to complete his medical with Brighton.

This move comes after the two clubs agreed on a transfer that could reach a record-breaking £30 million, potentially the highest fee ever received by Celtic.

Fabrizio Romano, a respected name in football transfer news, confirmed that O’Riley’s medical is the final step before his official signing. Although he will not feature in Brighton’s match against Manchester United this weekend, he could be unveiled to the Brighton support.

Celtic, on the other hand, faces the challenge of replacing a key player whose contributions have been pivotal. The search is undoubtedly on for a new midfielder who can fill the significant gap O’Riley’s departure will leave.

There have been many names linked to the spot at Celtic, with Brendan Rodgers keen to bring in two players.