Celtic 'set to sign' MK Dons midfielder Matt O'Riley

The midfielder is reportedly set for a £1.5million move to Parkhead

Published 19th Jan 2022

Celtic are 'set to complete' the signing of MK Dons midfielder Matt O’Riley.

The 21-year-old has scored seven goals and provided five assists for his club in League One this season.

According to various reports, O'Riley is set for a medical and will become the latest addition to Ange Postecoglou's squad for £1.5million.

The Parkhead side recently missed out on Australian midfielder Riley McGree who decided on a move to Birmingham.

New signings Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and Yosuke Ideguchi all made their debuts in Monday's 2-0 win over Hibernian.

Sligo Rovers striker Johnny Kenny has also made the move to Celtic this month.

O'Riley could be signed in time for the Hoops' Scottish Cup trip to take on Alloa Athletic on Saturday.