Atalanta Makes New Bid for Celtic's O'Riley

Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley is at the center of intense transfer speculation, with Atalanta emerging as the frontrunner after Southampton withdrew from the race. Atalanta has reportedly submitted a new bid of €25 million plus €2 million in bonuses, edging closer to Celtic's asking price of £25 million. Despite O'Riley's apparent agreement on personal terms with Atalanta, Celtic remains firm on their valuation, holding out for a higher fee before considering a sale. The interest in O'Riley has not only come from Atalanta but also from clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Inter Milan, although none have made concrete offers. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé made a successful debut for Real Madrid, scoring in their 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup. As the transfer window progresses, Celtic is also eyeing Augsburg's Arne Engles as a potential replacement should O'Riley leave.