He will be the fourth new signing for Celtic this season, joining Kasper Schmeichel, Viljami Sinisalo, and Alex Valle. Meanwhile, Adam Idah and Paulo Bernardo have both completed permanent moves after successful loan spells last season.
“O’Riley was Celtic’s standout player last season, and replacing him is nearly impossible.
“I don’t think one signing will be enough; they need more reinforcements. Replacing Matt O’Riley is almost impossible.
“Paulo Bernardo will now have the opportunity to prove himself consistently.
“Celtic need to bring in more quality. Losing O’Riley this late is a significant setback for the club.”
Former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov on Sky Sports said:
“You can already see how much they will miss O’Riley, but the club will move forward. It’s crucial how they reinvest that money.
“Celtic and Rangers consistently develop players that other teams look to acquire to strengthen their squads. O’Riley has really matured over the past year, and I’m not surprised that a Premier League team has made a significant bid for him.”
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