According to well-placed sources, Atletico Madrid have a strong interest in Matt O'Riley. The club made an approach for O'Riley while he was at Celtic and have now renewed their interest. It is understood that Brighton are open to a permanent sale this summer for an acceptable offer, viewing a sale as an opportunity to recoup their investment and reshape their midfield. Brighton values O'Riley at approximately £35 million, though any deal would activate a sell-on clause benefiting Celtic, which would increase the price. Brighton will be prepared to listen to offers but will not approve a departure for the player at a reduced price.

According to Sky Sports, Atletico Madrid are prepared to make an offer for Matt O'Riley. Diego Simeone’s side first became interested in the midfielder in January 2024, when they made an offer worth approximately €24m to sign him while he was at Celtic. Although this was rejected, they are still interested in the 25-year-old and are prepared to make another move for the player, who has played in six Premier League games this season. The Seagulls are likely to ask for a fee of approximately €30m, which was the amount they spent to sign O’Riley from Celtic two years ago. Atleti, who view O’Riley as a player who could provide important depth to their side, face potential competition from Serie A clubs.

Atlético Madrid are considering a summer transfer for Matt O'Riley, a 25-year-old Danish midfielder from Brighton. In January 2024, the La Liga club had a £20 million bid for him rejected by Celtic before his £25 million transfer to Brighton. O'Riley's former club, Celtic, are entitled to 10 per cent of any profit from a potential sale, and he is contracted to Brighton until June 2029.