Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley is "conscious" of curiosity from Leicester Metropolis however insists he's absolutely focussed on life at Parkhead.
Stories this summer season have instructed the English Premier League aspect have positioned the the 21-year-old on their summer season want record as Brendan Rodgers continues his search to land his first signing of the summer season. O'Riley made his solution to Parkhead from MK Dons in January this 12 months in a transfer price £1.5million and has caught the attention of Parkhead followers and the Danish nationwide set-up.
He made 19 appearances below Ange Postecoglou as he helped the aspect reclaim the Scottish Premiership title, and can look to play a significant position within the defence of that crown when the league marketing campaign begins on Sunday towards Aberdeen. That kind earned O'Riley a call-up to the Denmark under-21 aspect in March, and he has now went on to earn 4 caps for the nationwide group.
O'Riley has claimed he is aware of that kind has attracted consideration from the Foxes. Nonetheless, he reckons he'll stay in Glasgow's east finish as he seems ahead to his Champions League "dream."
Chatting with Danish outlet Daring , he mentioned: “I've heard a bit in regards to the curiosity from Leicester, nevertheless it's not one thing I am enthusiastic about proper now. The switch window is kind of loopy with rumours and curiosity, however I'm conscious that Leicester fairly like me.
“Proper now although, I believe Celtic is an effective place to be. I've good buddies round me, my relationship with the coach is sweet, and the followers are very particular. I really feel that Celtic is the right place for me, however in fact it is nice to have curiosity, as a result of it means I am enjoying nicely.
“I additionally assume that it's good for Celtic, as a result of it exhibits that we've some good gamers over right here. It simply means we've to maintain enjoying the way in which we do."
He mirrored on a whirlwind six months since his January transfer, including: "Quite a bit has occurred, sure. Possibly a bit an excessive amount of. I strive to not assume an excessive amount of in regards to the future, however in fact it is good for me to know that a membership like Leicester is .
"I additionally assume that it's good for Celtic, as a result of it exhibits that we've some good gamers over right here. It simply means we've to maintain enjoying the way in which we do."
When pushed on if he thought he can be at Celtic when the window closes, he went on: “Sure, positively (I count on to be at Celtic for the brand new season). It's a large membership and now we've to play the Champions League towards loads of massive golf equipment. It is an enormous dream for me."
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