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Josh McCafferty

O'Riley 'attracting' Italian interest with potential Brighton exit on the cards

Former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley could reportedly be on the move just one year after leaving the club. 

The Dane joined Brighton and Hove Albion last summer in a £25m move, although so far, things haven't gone to plan for him on the south coast. 

O'Riley has struggled with injuries ever since being stretchered off on his Brighton debut against Crawley Town. 


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Now, after a nightmare first few months at the AMEX, he is 'attracting the attention' of several clubs in Italy, claims talkSport

Capital side AS Roma are said to be one of the teams interested in a move for the 24-year-old, who has made just 14 appearances across all competitions for his new club this campaign. 

O'Riley knows he needs regular minutes to fulfil his dream of playing at next year's World Cup in North America, and the best way to get such game time may be by leaving Brighton after only a year. 

The attack-minded midfielder was a standout in green and white last season and was named Celtic's in-house Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year. 

He hasn't been significantly missed this season, however, with Brendan Rodgers' men comfortably ahead of the rest in the Scottish Premiership and well on their way to securing a domestic treble. 

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