CELTIC are gearing up to offer midfielder Matt O’Riley a new and improved contract during the international break, Anthony Joseph reports.
The club is eager to secure the talented Dane’s future amidst growing interest from other teams.
Celtic are expected to offer midfielder Matt O’Riley improved terms & an extension on his contract.
The 22yo was the subject of a £10m bid from Leeds United.
Celtic rejected it & now hope to tie him up on a new deal during this international break. pic.twitter.com/9SpcvVFSHe
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 6, 2023
In the summer window, Celtic reportedly turned down a hefty £10 million offer from Leeds United for O’Riley, after they acquired him for a mere £1.5 million in January 2022.
O’Riley has been instrumental for the Hoops under manager Brendan Rodgers; arguably the best player so far this season.
He has already made his mark this season with two goals and two assists in just the first four league matches.
He was the league’s top assister last season. However, he didn’t find the back of the net as often as expected, ending with three goals.
Finalising an improved contract for O’Riley would undoubtedly be seen as a terrific move by Celtic, and one that would certainly resonate well with the fanbase.
