Celtic Don’t Need to Sell O’Riley as Rodgers “Relaxed” Amidst Rumours

Brendan Rodgers remains relaxed amidst the ongoing speculation about midfielder Matt O’Riley’s future at Celtic, with recent reports suggesting that Brighton will meet the club’s asking price for the player.

Despite the rumours, O’Riley continues to train with the team and is expected to participate in the match against Hibs on Sunday.

Addressing the situation, Rodgers conveyed a sense of calm assurance, indicating that nothing has fundamentally changed regarding O’Riley’s status.

“No nothing’s changed with Matt,” Rodgers told Sky Sports News. 

“There are clearly bids that will come in for Matt but I repeat there is no need for us to sell, we don’t want to sell. If there’s an offer that comes in that meets the valuation of the player that’s a different matter but until that moment I’m fairly relaxed.

“He’s training well, he’s working really hard and until that changes, we just continue focussing on performing.”

The manager has praised O’Riley’s professionalism before, and it’s as the Celtic fans would expect the player to remain. He’s not out looking for a move and has kept his head down and continued to perform well.

In January he attracted interest from the likes of Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. This summer Atalanta, Southampton and Brighton have been accredited with interest in the player.

Where the player will be playing his Football next season is still anyone’s guess, but what’s for sure is that he won’t be causing a stir at Celtic if he doesn’t get a move.