According to Lyall Thomas and Anthony Joseph of Sky Sports News, Celtic has received an offer from Atletico Madrid for midfielder Matt O’Riley. The offer is thought to be for an initial loan with a purchase requirement; Girona and Inter Milan are also rumored to be interested in the player. If a deal of £35 million were made this summer for 23-year-old midfielder Matt O’Riley, Celtic would accept it. Football Insider, outside source
According to sources in his own country, Celtic is among the European teams interested in signing 18-year-old Herediano forward Andy Rojas. Rojas made history on Friday night by becoming the youngest player to represent Costa Rica at the Copa America after entering the game as a late substitution in the team’s 3-0 loss to Colombia. (Sunday, Scottish Sun), outside
After rejecting a new contract offer from Queens Park Rangers, where he was informed he would be second choice following Paul Nardi’s arrival from Gent, Asmir Begovic, a 37-year-old goalkeeper with ties to Celtic, said he was “really excited for the next challenge”. (The Sunday Mail, in print)
Celtic and Atletico Madrid have not yet reached an agreement.
