Leicester line up £50m Celtic star following Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s transfer to Chelsea
LEICESTER CITY plan to join the race for Celtic midfield star Matt O’Riley.
Boss Steve Cooper is looking to add the classy star as a replacement for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
The Foxes think O’Riley, 23, would replace the goals and assists they will miss with Dewsbury-Hall’s departure to Chelsea.
However, Celtic want £50million, a fee that has already put off Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Seagulls were interested in a move for the midfielder but have instead opted to sign Feyenoord ace Mats Wieffer instead for £30m.
Southampton have also been linked with a swoop for the midfielder ahead of their Premier League return.
O’Riley enjoyed a superb season in Scotland in the last campaign as he helped Celtic win the SPL.
He scored 18 goals and assisted 13 in his 37 league appearances.
He signed a long-term contract at Celtic last summer which runs until 2027.
Celtic gave the midfielder extra time off after the season as he returned to training this week.
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He did not feature at Euro 2024 for Denmark despite his impressive season.
O’Riley has two caps for the national side but was snubbed from the final squad for the tournament by coach Kasper Hjulmand.
Interest in O’Riley does tend outside of the United Kingdom as Atletico Madrid are also keen.
The LaLiga giants made an offer back in the January transfer window but it was rejected by Celtic.
Premier League sides deducted points and others at risk
Nottingham Forest
Deducted four points during the 2023-24 season for breaching Premier League spending limit by £34.563m. Failed in their appeal with decision upheld.
Everton
Initial 10-point deduction for 2021-22 Premier League breaches reduced to six points on appeal. Were deducted a further two points later in the 2023-24 season. Appealed, but since withdrawn following Prem survival.
Sheffield United
Hit with a two-point deduction for their finances during the 2022-23 EFL season. Will begin the 2024-25 Championship season on -2 points following their relegation from the Prem.
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Chelsea
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Leicester
Foxes breached Prem PSR loss limits last season but did not have to report their 2022-23 accounts until this month because of their relegation. That puts the timetable back and means that they will probably face a Prem points deduction for the 2024-25 season following their return to the top flight.
Everton (again)
The Toffees are again at risk of breaking PSR rules and are in a race against time to raise funds and balance the books. Not only could that lead to another charge but also administration. That would lead to an automatic nine-point deduction for the 2024/25 season.
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