Boost for Rodgers as Celtic make aggressive January call on Matt O’Riley

Celtic, currently engaged in a battle to retain their Scottish Premiership title, have reportedly made a decisive move in the January transfer window concerning one of their key players. The club’s management is gearing up for the upcoming transfer period, with both incoming and outgoing moves expected.

Manager Brendan Rodgers has openly expressed his desire to bolster the squad after a disappointing summer transfer window. Recent reports suggest that Celtic, along with rivals Rangers, are leading the race to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Fabio Silva on loan. The 21-year-old Portuguese player is seeking regular first-team minutes and any potential deal would involve Celtic contributing a portion of his £80,000-a-week salary.

Rodgers is particularly keen on reinforcing the striking department, and links have emerged regarding potential moves for Aberdeen’s Bojan Miovski and Brondby attacker Mathias Kvistgaarden. However, a significant update has now emerged regarding Celtic’s stance on one of their key players, midfielder Matt O’Riley.

 

According to The Daily Record, Celtic has decided to reject any interest in O’Riley from Inter Milan, who are reportedly interested in signing the Danish international in January. The report also indicates that the 22-year-old is content to stay in Glasgow for the foreseeable future, providing a boost to Rodgers and the club’s recruitment lead Mark Lawwell. The decision to retain O’Riley reflects Celtic’s aggressive ambition to strengthen the squad during the winter transfer window.

O’Riley has been a potent attacking force for Celtic this season, registering nine goals and eight assists in 25 appearances across all competitions before the Boxing Day action at Dundee. The club, holding a strong position regarding O’Riley’s future, benefits from the fact that the midfielder signed a new four-year deal back in September, and losing his services in January is not deemed affordable.