Celtic and Matt O’Riley are ramping up contract talks, but Parkhead’s resolve will be put to the test by ‘anticipated’ transfer interest.

The Danish U21 international has been a stand-out for the Hoops this term under Brendan Rodgers

Matt O’Riley is reportedly in the midst of new contract talks with Celtic – but January transfer interested is “expected” with the Scottish champions resolve to be tested.

Reports claimed that Celtic booted out a £10m from English Championship club Leeds United near the end of the transfer window after the 22-year-old’s sparkling start to life under Brendan Rodgers. Since the end of the summer window, the midfielder has continued to impress under the boss as he adds goal to his game this term with four netted so far this term – as many as he managed throughout all of last season.

The Hoops have been busy signing up a host of players on long-term deals in recent weeks with Liel Abada, Kyogo, Callum McGregor and Daizen Maeda committing their futures to the club. Sky Sports report that O’Riley “remains in talks” with Celtic as they ramp up the latest round of negotiations.

However, Celtic are expected to attract attention from teams during the winter transfer window. According to the source, “further interest from clubs across Europe is expected in January,” following up on Leeds’ approach earlier this year.

O’Riley joined the club from MK Dons in January 2022, and his contract expires in 2026. According to reports in Denmark, he could be in line for a call up to the Danish national team for the first time after being capped at U21 level, which will only increase his price tag.