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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Blair Meikle

New club 'interested' in ex-Celtic star Matt O'Riley for surprise loan deal

Marseille have joined the race for former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley, according to reports in France.

The Brighton star, a goals and assists machine during his time at Parkhead, has already been on the radar of clubs like Italian trio Atalanta, Roma and Juventus this summer.

The Seagulls are believed to be open in to cashing in on the Denmark international just a year after splashing out an initial £25million to sign him from Celtic.

Now, French outlet L'Equipe are claiming Marseille are considering taking the 24-year-old to Ligue 1.


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It is reported that any deal is likely to be for an initial loan and would be completed towards the end of the window.

O'Riley could potentially join international teammate Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg as well as manager Roberto de Zerbi, who is a former boss of his current side Brighton.

However, AC Milan's Ismaël Bennacer is another OM are considering for their midfield berth.

Juve were most recently linked with O'Riley just last week but it was reported they would have to clear the decks with some player sales first.

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