Celtic’s Matt O’Riley is a wanted man this summer. Many teams have been linked to the midfielder in the current transfer window, but no bids have yet met the Hoops’ valuation of their star man.
Brendan Rodgers warned any potential suitors earlier in the week, stating that they should pay the player’s price, not value him based on the league he is playing in.
Southampton and Atalanta are the two foremost sides interested in O’Riley, but another one has now emerged.
According to a report in The Scottish Sun, Chelsea have joined the growing list of the 23-year-old’s admirers.
O’Riley scored against Enza Maresca’s side in a pre-season friendly last week as the Scottish champions defeated the Blues 4-1.
It remains to be seen whether the London club will go beyond their interest and make a concrete move for the Dane. If they do, vast competition lies in wait.
Despite all the noise surrounding transfers, O’Riley has remained as professional as ever.
He has impressed in pre-season and will look to hit form as competitive returns action later this afternoon.
