O’Riley can be another Arsenal masterclass

Arsenal are reportedly eager about signing Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley this summer time and his arrival on the Emirates may see Mikel Arteta repeat a switch masterclass.

In line with ESPN, Arsenal are amongst plenty of Premier League sides together with Manchester United, Liverpool, Leicester Metropolis and Newcastle United eager about signing the Denmark U21 worldwide.

Whereas Celtic are understandably eager to maintain him at Parkhead, the report means that a proposal of £20m might be sufficient them half methods with the gifted teen.

The previous Fulham man burst onto the scene with a superb spell at MK Dons, the place he was dubbed a “pressing machine” by his supervisor Russell Martin earlier than incomes his transfer to Celtic. In Scotland, he has established himself as a first-team common in Ange Postecoglou’s aspect in a short time.

The 21-year-old has made 25 appearances for the Hoops, during which he has contributed 4 targets and 5 assists. He has began the brand new season in spectacular kind, with three assists in his opening 5 appearances, for which he has averaged a formidable 7.22 score from WhoScored for his performances.

On that proof, it’s hardly a shock that he’s been described by pundit Michael Stewart as “silky” and “elegant”

Ought to Arsenal signal O’Riley?

For comparability, the above score would rank him because the fourth-best participant in Arsenal’s squad thus far this season, regardless of the Gunners profitable 4 from 4, which emphasises the standard that he may convey and the arrogance that he’s at present taking part in with.

Ross County boss Malky Mackay was filled with reward for O’Riley after he impressed in a 2-0 win for the Hoops final yr.

He said: “The actual fact they’ve gone and located O’Riley is a improbable piece of enterprise. He’s an exquisite younger participant. I even benefit from the truth he’s determined to go and play for Denmark, that he’s assured sufficient to throw his hat in there.

“To enter that Celtic staff as a younger squad participant, make the affect he’s made and present he thinks he must be taking part in each week is a good credit score to him.”

Arsenal have not often seemed in the direction of Scotland for signings lately however Kieran Tierney has greater than proved his price since arriving from Celtic in 2019.

The left-back joined in a £25m deal and, whereas he has struggled with damage points at occasions, he has impressed in his 91 appearances for the Gunners, contributing 4 targets and 12 assists.

With the added competitors of Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back, this might be an actual breakthrough season for the Scottish full-back, who will probably be hoping to assist encourage Arsenal to a top-four end after making his first begin of the season in Saturday’s 2-1 win towards Fulham.

If O’Riley can come into Arsenal’s aspect and have the same affect to Tierney, then he may show to be one other wonderful piece of enterprise by Edu.