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If City do decide to pursue a deal it’s unclear how much Celtic would demand for one of their key players, but they would be in line to make a healthy profit on the player.

Kyogo has made 135 appearances for Celtic, scoring 73 goals and providing 16 assists after arriving at the club in 2021.

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Leeds make move to sign 23-year-old with 10 G/A contributions that included goal of the season contender

Jason Pettigrove — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:07:51 +0000

With so many of Leeds United’s top talents being sold this summer, it’s clear that Daniel Farke needs to have some balance restored to his squad.

The all whites have begun their 2024/25 Championship campaign in the worst possible fashion, having conceded three goals at home in both of their opening games, to Portsmouth and Middlesbrough.

They were comprehensively beaten 3-0 in the latter and could only rescue a point in a 3-3 draw in injury time in the former.

Losing the likes of Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville was always going to cause problems unless they were quickly replaced, though it appears that Rangers’ Rabbi Matondo could well be the man to take Summerville’s place.

According to a report from Football Scotland, their sources note that Farke has an interest in the 23-year-old who managed 10 G/A contributions last season, including a goal of the season contender in injury time against Celtic.

Pictures from Sky Sports

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Latest poor transfer decision from Chelsea could top the lot

Jason Pettigrove — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:52:50 +0000

With three weeks left until the transfer window closes for business for another few months, Chelsea still have the chance to do business that will afford Enzo Maresca the best opportunity of being able to start his managerial career in West London on the front foot.

The Blues haven’t had the best of times in pre-season, drawing 2-2 with Wrexham and losing 4-1 to Celtic, 4-2 to Man City and 2-1 to Real Madrid.

Their only win thus far (3-0) came against Club America, though the locals have a first chance to see their boys in action with the final pre-season game against Inter taking place at Stamford Bridge this Sunday.

Chelsea set to let ‘most promising’ academy star leave

The real business gets underway a week on Sunday when Chelsea face Pep Guardiola’s City side again, with the reigning Premier League champions travelling to West London.

If Maresca can begin his English top-flight campaign with a decent result in that game, it could set the tone.

Behind the scenes, work is still expected in the transfer market, though one decision that the club appears on the verge of making could top the lot.

Chelsea continue to turn their backs on academy talent

As Football Scotland note, Leo Castledine is one of the most promising players ever to come out of the Chelsea academy, however, the 19-year-old is set to be allowed to make a loan move to Scottish giants, Rangers.

A player who has previously trained under Mauricio Pochettino could be eased out of the club for the 2024/25 season, and whilst it might only be a loan with a view to him returning further down the line, it does beg the question as to why Chelsea themselves can’t see a development pathway for him at the club.

Surely one of the pillars of any club in this day and age is the consistent production of academy graduates.

Bringing them through to the first-team should be a priority above all else, and yet Chelsea under Todd Boehly are turning their backs on their best home grown talent.

Gallagher, Chalobah, Castledine…. who’s next?

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Chelsea sent to back of queue as rival EPL club in talks to sign Gallagher replacement

Andrew Walker — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:47:21 +0000

Chelsea have been dealt a potentially damaging transfer blow after Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly begun talks with Celtic over the signing of Matt O’Riley.

After reaching an agreement with Atletico Madrid worth £33 million for England international Conor Gallagher, Chelsea were almost immediately linked with signing O’Riley as the midfielder’s direct replacement (Sky Sports).

Brighton open talks to sign Celtic’s Matt O’Riley

However, according to a recent report from Sky Sports News reporter Lyall Thomas, Enzo Maresca could be beaten to the 23-year-old after Brighton took the initiative and started discussions with Celtic over a potential summer transfer.

“Brighton are in talks with Celtic over a deal for Matt O’Riley,” the outlet posted on their live transfer blog.

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“They are among a number of clubs keen to sign the midfielder this summer.”

Matt O’Riley in action for Celtic.

While Gallagher’s move to Atletico Madrid has yet to be officially confirmed, with the 24-year-old heading to Spain for a medical, fans are anticipating an announcement sooner rather than later.

As for O’Riley, clearly admired by a host of top clubs, Celtic will fear they’re going into the SPL’s game week two without the help of their number 33.

Scoring 19 goals and registering 18 assists in 49 games in all competitions last season, O’Riley’s contributions will take a lot of replacing.

The Danish midfielder, who was born in London in 2000, has three years left on his contract with the Hoops.

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Exclusive: West Ham and Leicester showing strong interest in £25m Chelsea target

Darren Looney — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:35:13 +0000

The future of Matt O’Riley at Celtic remains up in the air ahead of the new Premier League season as several English clubs have an interest in the midfielder.

The Denmark international has been with the Scottish Champions since 2022 and is coming off the back of a very impressive 2023/24 campaign, in which he produced 19 goals and 18 assists across 49 games.

O’Riley has a contract at Celtic Park until 2027 but his performances last season have attracted the interest of several clubs in the Premier League.

Sources have told CaughtOffside that West Ham United and Leicester City have shown strong interest in the midfielder; however, both English sides are hesitant about meeting Celtic’s £25m asking price.

Despite this, both teams are prepared to make a move for the 23-year-old and are ready to enter negotiations to try and come to an agreement to sign the player ahead of the new Premier League season getting underway next week.

In addition to West Ham and Leicester, Serie A side Atalanta have made multiple attempts to sign O’Riley, with their latest proposal around the €18m mark. Although Celtic rejected this offer, the Italian club are ready to make another attempt to sign the midfielder.

West Ham and Leicester are interested in Celtic’s Matt O’Riley

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Could Celtic’s Matt O’Riley replace Conor Gallagher at Chelsea?

Conor Gallagher looks set to leave Chelsea this summer and complete a move to Atletico Madrid as part of a €40m deal.

The Blues could look to replace the English midfielder in their squad before the transfer window shuts and sources have said that O’Riley is being viewed as a potential replacement.

Celtic will continue to demand £25m to part ways with the 23-year-old this summer as it remains to be seen if any of the interested clubs submit an official proposal over the coming weeks.

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Chelsea keen on 23-year-old midfield star as they assess potential Conor Gallagher replacements

Charlie Patrick — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:24:42 +0000

Chelsea are keen on Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley as they assess potential replacements for Conor Gallagher according to Sky Sports.

The Blues have agreed a fee worth around £34 with Atletico Madrid for the England international, who is expected to give his final answer on Monday.

Gallagher’s future has been a topic of conversation for the last 18 months and it’s been reported that he rejected three offers of a new contract from Chelsea.

O’Riley a potential Gallagher replacement

Chelsea have only offered Gallagher a two year deal with the option of a further 12 months as they have doubts over his suitability for Enzo Maresca’s system.

The new deal would see a pay rise for Gallagher, but he’s believed to want a longer term deal like many of his team-mates have signed.

If Gallagher decides to join Atletico Madrid it remains unclear if Chelsea would go into the market for a replacement given the options they have in the middle of the park.

O’Riley is attracting interest from a host of clubs this summer.

However, Sky Sports have reported that Celtic midfielder O’Riley is one of several options the Blues are keen on.

O’Riley impressed for Celtic in their 4-1 win over Chelsea in pre-season, and he’s attracted interest from Serie A side Atalanta as well as newly promoted Southampton.

The 23-year-old scored 19 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions for Celtic last season and is under contract with the Scottish Champions until 2027.

It doesn’t make a huge amount of sense for Chelsea to replace Gallagher if he departs given they have already signed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and they also have talented youngster Andrey Santos on their books.

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