Sky UK: Napoli make opening O’Riley bid for Brighton | OneFootball

Sky Sports UK reports that Napoli have sent a €30m bid for Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley.

Napoli continue their chase for a new midfielder, and according to Sky Sports UK, the defending Serie A champions have sent an offer of £25.6m (circa €30m) for Brighton’s O’Riley.

Report Napoli send opening O’Riley offer

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According to Sky Sports UK, talks between the clubs are ongoing regarding the package Brighton would want.

Brighton reportedly see O’Riley as an important part of their project, but have not turned down Napoli’s approach.

O’Riley already linked with Serie A move

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 25: Matt O’Riley of Brighton & Hove Albion scores his team’s third goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia said the Partenopei did not confirm the news, although the O’Riley situation must be monitored.

The Denmark international had previously been linked with a move to Serie A, especially at Atalanta and Roma.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 25: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of Atalanta, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta and Parma at Gewiss Stadium on May 25, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

La Dea were linked with the ex-Celtic star last summer, before O’Riley joined Brighton.

Atalanta’s ex-coach Gian Piero Gasperini, however, remains an admirer of the 24-year-old, and according to Gazzetta, his Roma side initiated talks with Brighton last week.