Brighton ready to break Scottish transfer record for Celtic star who has interest from Chelsea & Tottenham | OneFootball

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly prepared to break the Scottish transfer record to sign Celtic star Matt O’Riley this summer.

The 23-year-old had an excellent 2023-24 season and his performances caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

The Denmark international played a pivotal role in helping his side win the Scottish Premiership title last term.

He started 32 league matches, scoring 13 goals and creating 11 assists.

Brighton are preparing an offer in excess of £25 million for the midfielder.

This would break the current Scottish transfer record of £25m, which Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad paid for Jota in 2023.

Chelsea have reportedly identified O’Riley as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher.

Gallagher is on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge after agreeing to join Atletico Madrid in a £33m deal.

The Blues are keen on O’Riley but face competition from West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Serie A giants Inter Milan and Spanish outfit Girona have also been credited with an interest in the Celtic ace.

Stats from Transfermarkt.