Exclusive: Newcastle & West Ham in race to sign Celtic player

Newcastle United and West Ham are among the Premier League clubs joining the race to sign Celtic star Matt O’Riley, sources have told Football Insider.

It has been widely reported that newly-promoted Southampton are preparing a bid for the 23-year-old midfielder.

Brighton and Chelsea also hold a keen interest in the Denmark international, who missed out on a call-up for the European Championships in Germany.

Celtic are expecting several offers for the midfield ace this summer, and sources have told Football Insider that they are set to hold out for at least £25million.

The Hoops are reluctant to part with the Fulham academy graduate but they are aware interest is mounting and are hoping for a Premier League bidding war.

Celtic want £25m for O’Riley as Newcastle and West Ham join race

Interest in O’Riley from top-flight English clubs is expected to mount throughout July.

The Danish ace hit 19 goals and contributed 18 assists across 49 appearances in the 2023-24 campaign, with 43 of those outings coming as part of the starting lineup.

O’Riley, who joined Celtic from MK Dons in 2022, is under contract at Parkhead until May 2027.

The left-footer has previously worked with Southampton boss Russell Martin in Milton Keynes, and the Saints are keen to reunite the pair after securing promotion last term.

Meanwhile, established top-flight quartet Newcastle, West Ham, Brighton and Chelsea are keen to add O’Riley’s talent as they bid for top-six finishes in the 2024-25 campaign.

In other news, Newcastle make move to sign Euro 2024 star.

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