Matt O’Riley attracts transfer interest from Lyon amid Brighton struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt O’Riley, a former Celtic midfielder, is set to leave Brighton and Hove Albion with interest from French club Lyon. The 25-year-old has not secured regular playing time after returning from a loan at Marseille and was absent from Brighton’s squad for their EPL opener. O’Riley's contract runs for three more years, and multiple clubs from Europe’s top-five leagues are reportedly interested in his services. Celtic stands to benefit from a 10% sell-on fee if O’Riley transfers, with speculation that the deal could be finalized by the English transfer deadline on September 1.
- •O’Riley recalls from loan at Marseille, struggling for minutes at Brighton.
- •Lyon among several European clubs expressing interest in O’Riley.
- •Celtic holds a 10% sell-on clause from O’Riley's transfer.
- •Brighton's transfer window closes on September 1, 2026.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Former Celtic star Matt O’Riley set for summer transfer
"Former Hoops hero likely on the move, and it’s reported that Celtic could benefit from their sell on clause…Former Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley is attracting interest from French Ligue 1 side ...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Aug 24, 2026, 7:31 AMThe Daily Hilario: Monday
EPL•Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 AMPremier League: 10 talking points from opening weekend of the season
EPL•Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 AMYoane Wissa Shines In Newcastle’s Spirited Draw Against Liverpool
EPL•Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 AMNewcastle 2-2 Liverpool — Match Report: ‘Soft’ Penalty Ruins Dream Debut
EPL•Aug 24, 2026, 6:50 AMMore than a huge transfer fund needed to give a team mental strength
EPL•Aug 24, 2026, 6:50 AMReport: Nottingham Forest favourites to sign Barcelona star