Leicester City join the race to sign the midfielder with 19 goals and 18 assists

Leicester City have joined the race to sign Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley this summer as they look for a replacement for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who moved to Chelsea earlier in the transfer window.

The report from GiveMeSport claims that Leicester scouts have identified O’Riley as a player to replace Dewsbury-Hall’s goalscoring contributions. However, the Scottish giants are looking for a fee in excess of £50m for the Dane.

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However, securing his signature will not be easy. The 22-year-old Dane was valued at over £50m by Celtic, which represents a financial challenge for Leicester, particularly with the need to meet the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.

The report adds that even if they are willing to spend big on him, they face a lot of competition from the Premier League and abroad. Southampton, Brighton and Atletico Madrid are all keen to sign him.

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Matt O’Riley’s impressive record at Celtic

O’Riley was a standout performer for Celtic. Last season, he made 49 appearances, scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists in all competitions. Since joining Celtic from MK Dons, he has amassed 27 goals and 34 assists in 121 appearances, establishing himself as a key player for the Scottish giants. (Transfermarkt)

Leicester City’s interest in Matt O’Riley shows their intention to strengthen their squad following their return to the Premier League.

However, with a high price tag and strong competition, the Foxes will have to go through financial constraints and competitive bidding to secure the talented midfielder.