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Lausanne Midfield Prodigy Alvyn Sanches Linked with Celtic Move
Celtic have identified Switzerland U21 international Alvyn Sanches as a potential candidate to replace Matt O’Riley, should the Danish midfielder leave the club, according to Mail Sport’s Stephen McGowan.
The 21 year-old, currently at Lausanne, is expected to move on this summer, with Celtic potentially viewing him as a long-term prospect. However, he might not be the immediate answer should O’Riley depart. The club is reportedly seeking a record-breaking fee for O’Riley, with interest from Serie A side Atalanta. The club is believed to be holding out for a fee surpassing the £25 million Arsenal paid for Kieran Tierney.
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Sanches, a key player for Lausanne, has shown significant promise but doesn’t feel like he’s at O’Riley’s level currently. Adding to concerns, the young midfielder suffered a serious knee injury in November 2023, which sidelined him for four months. While he could be a solid addition for the future, it would be unfair to anoint him as the man to replace Matt.
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If Celtic are indeed interested in Sanches, it’s likely with an eye on developing him over time, rather than relying on him as a direct replacement for O’Riley. Fans will hope that if O’Riley does move on, the club will secure a more experienced and ready-made replacement to fill the void.
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