CeltsAreHere understands that Celtic have not responded to Atalanta’s latest bid for Matt O’Riley, as the Italian club’s incremental offers have fallen far short of the Hoops’ expectations.
Despite Atalanta’s persistence, with bids reportedly reaching up to £22m or thereabouts, Celtic have remained firm, choosing not to engage with the Italian side any further at this point.
The frustration from Atalanta’s camp seems to have reached a boiling point, and reports now suggest that the Serie A club might have finally admitted defeat in their pursuit of the Danish midfielder. [Football Italia] The lack of a response from Celtic likely signals the club’s intention to hold on to O’Riley, who remains a key part of Brendan Rodgers’ plans.
Moreover, it’s important to note that Celtic have never officially set a price for O’Riley, either to Atalanta or any other interested parties. The figures circulating in the media appear to be speculative, created outside the confines of Celtic Park. This suggests that the Hoops have it been actively pursuing any sale of the player.
We know ourselves that a bid could come in that’s just too good to turn down and the player might fancy it. Right now, Celtic are not rolling out the red carpet for one of their top players. If a club wants Matt, they’re really going to have to put down some serious, record breaking cash.
