Champions League playmaker confirms Newcastle United have been trying to sign him

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid is put under pressure by Matt O'Riley of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Celtic FC and Real Madrid at Celtic Park Stadium on September 06, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Despite being without a club 18 months ago, midfielder Matt O’Riley has enjoyed a hugely impressive spell after being picked up by MK Dons and then Celtic.

Having joined the Hoops 10 months ago, O’Riley has already racked up five assists in just six appearances and following his impressive form, there now appears to be some Premier League clubs, including Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United, circling for his signature.

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Speaking in a recent interview with the Danish media, O’Riley, who also has Danish citizenship, said: “I know that Leicester showed a lot of interest in me. And I think Newcastle were there too.

“But it didn’t matter that any of them made an offer. If there is no offer, then it is not very concrete in my head.”

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