Girona have joined Inter Milan with interest in Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley following his step up in form this term; another La Liga club and at least one from the Premier League are also monitoring developments; O'Riley has scored 10 goals and registered 10 assists in all competitions
Friday 19 January 2024 14:22, UK
Girona are interested in signing Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley this month.
The City Group club - and current La Liga leaders - have been monitoring the midfielder's progress this campaign.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers sees him as a key player, and the club believe they are in a strong position given he has four years left on his contract.
Another big team from Spain is also understood to be monitoring O'Riley's situation and could make a bid before the deadline, as well as one Premier League club.
Sky Sports News reported in December that Inter Milan were keen, but it is understood they would need to sell a player to pursue a move for O'Riley in January.
Stefano Sensi could join Leicester - but that would be without a transfer fee if it goes through - meaning Inter will maintain their interest in O'Riley until the summer window, if he remains at Celtic.
An increasing number of clubs from across Europe have been sending scouts to watch O'Riley this season.
He has scored 10 goals and registered 10 assists in all competitions, and impressed in the Champions League group stage despite Celtic's exit.
O'Riley also recently broke into the Denmark national team.
Speaking ahead of Celtic's return from their winter break, manager Brendan Rodgers said: "I'm not aware of any [interest], but it's natural. If you've got good players then of course they will attract attention. But I'm not focused on that at all.
"We don't want to be losing any [of our best players]. The plan was to add to the squad and that's still the plan."
The winter transfer window is now open and will close at 11pm in England and midnight in Scotland on Thursday 1 February, 2024.
To ensure harmonisation with the major leagues in Europe, the closing dates were set following discussions with the EFL, DFL, Serie A, LaLiga, and LFP, who will all close their summer and winter windows on 1 September and 1 February respectively
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