Serie A interest in O'Riley is resurfacing as Danish international faces dilemma ahead of World Cup next summer
07:07, 27 Mar 2025
Brighton's Matt O'Riley is distraught after picking up an injury
Brighton's Matt O'Riley is distraught after picking up an injury
Matt O'Riley could be set to move on from Brighton after just one season.
The former Celtic star joined the Seagulls last summer in a Scottish record £25million move. However, an early injury on his debut hampered his start to life on the south coast.
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O'Riley returned two months later and netted a crucial winner against Manchester City as it looked like he was set for take off under Fabian Hurzeler.
But a separate knee injury since has seen him sidelined, with the Denmark international making just 14 appearances during is maiden campaign in the English Premier League.
Interest in O'Riley before he left Parkhead was high, with Atalanta seeing numerous bids booted out by the Hoops before they eventually accepted defeat when Brighton came in with the record breaking money.
But O'Riley could yet end up in Serie A after all. TalkSport report that a number of Serie A sides are keeping a close eye on his situation, with Roma thought to be keen on trying to strike a deal with Brighton this summer.
The former MK Dons man will still have four years left to run on his Brighton deal so won't come cheap. However, with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon and O'Riley needing to play regularly in order to make the Denmark squad shold they qualify, then playing regularly will be a must.
Matt O'Riley of Brighton battles Mikel Merino of Arsenal
Matt O'Riley of Brighton battles Mikel Merino of Arsenal(Image: Getty Images)
Of course, Denmark will go head-to-head with Scotland in order to book a spot in Canada, the United States and Mexico next summer.
Following their Nations League defeat to Portugal, the Danes were confirmed as the final team in Group C along with Greece and Belarus.
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