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David Irvine

Matt O'Riley transfer timeline 'revealed' as Celtic to Brighton move 'this weekend'

Brighton have reached a deal in principle to sign Matt O'Riley from Celtic, according to a report.

It's claimed a record-breaking fee has been agreed by the clubs with just the finer details to be confirmed before the move goes through.

Sky Sports state a deal in principle has been agreed with the Scottish transfer record to be smashed.

The outlet reports there is "confidence on all sides" that a deal will be completed this weekend.

O'Riley trained with his Celtic team-mates on Friday ahead of the visit to Paisley this weekend.

But it's now claimed he could complete a move to Brighton this weekend for a fee upwards of £25m.


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Fabrizio Romano claims a fixed fee of "25m plus add-ons up to £30m has been finalised.

Celtic received in the region of £25m for Kieran Tierney and Jota in recent years but O'Riley's proposed move to Brighton will eclipse those fees.

And Parkhead chiefs are thought to have negotiated a 10 per cent sell on fee as part of the transfer deal.

Quizzed on O'Riley transfer interest from Brighton, Brendan Rodgers said: "Matt trained this morning as he always does.

"He is the consummate professional and has been brilliant.

"There have been a number of offers gone in for Matt but there is nothing new to report or add to that either."

On whether there comes a time when transfer offers will be too late to be considered, Rodgers added: "Yes. For any player, it is not going to go right down to the wire. We have got a big week next week after our game at the weekend.

"We will be preparing for our last game in this block of games. I wouldn't want that to be interrupted at all. We are pretty clear on where we are and what it is we need to do."

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