European giants eye Celtic star as Rangers make decision on loan signing and hold talks with EPL defender

Celtic are expecting big money proposals for star midfielder Matt O’Riley this summer after rejecting a

£20 million deal in the January transfer window. Atletico Madrid failed in their effort to sign the Danish

international and may return with a better offer when the window reopens in June.

However, the Spanish giants are set to have competition for the 23-year-old’s signature, with sources in

Italy claiming that newly crowned Serie A winners Inter Milan are interested in the midfielder recruited

by Celtic from MK Dons for £1.5 million in 2022.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport claim Inter are keeping O’Riley under close observation and are

considering a move in the summer. The report suggests that Italian clubs are viewing the Scottish league

as an attractive market following successul transfers involving the likes of Josh Doig, Aaron Hickey and

Lewis Ferguson in recent seasons.

O’Riley’s former club will be keeping a close eye on any potential sale with MK Dons understood to be

due a sell-on fee.

Meanwhile, Rangers have reportedly decided against pursuing a permanent move for Fabio Silva. The

on-loan Wolves forward has scored four times in 19 appearances for the Ibrox side since arriving in

January but won’t be returning next season, according to reports in Portugal. The 21-year-old joined the

Molineux club in a reported £34m transfer from Benfica four years ago, effectively pricing Rangers out

of a permanent move due to the fee and wages required.