A Dane for midfield? – BVB enquire about Matt O’Riley | OneFootball

Although three new signings have already been wrapped up with Justin Lerma (Independiente del Valle), Kauã Prates (Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte) and Joane Gadou (Red Bull Salzburg), Borussia Dortmund, according to sporting director Ole Book, still want to present one or two more additions if possible before pre-season preparations begin in mid-July.

Among other things, they are looking for a central midfielder. For this position, according to information from Sky, BVB have also put Matt O’Riley on their shortlist alongside the highly sought-after top talent Kennet Eichhorn (Hertha BSC).

Coach Niko Kovac is said to be keen on O’Riley, and sporting director Book is reportedly already sounding out the terms of a move for the London-born Denmark international, who has six senior caps, following a positive assessment from the scouting department as well. A fee of 15 to 20 million euros would likely be required for the 25-year-old, who is under contract with Brighton & Hove Albion until 2029.

Only a bit-part player at Brighton

Although other clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Paris FC are also said to be interested, O’Riley has notably played only a minor role at Brighton. In the first half of the current season, the 1.89-metre left-footer was still on loan at Olympique Marseille and made 15 Ligue 1 appearances for the southern French side, recording one goal and two assists.

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In his first season after joining from Celtic Glasgow in summer 2024 in a deal worth just under 30 million euros, O’Riley still made 21 Premier League appearances, but under coach Fabian Hürzeler he has so far failed to establish himself as a regular starter and key player for the Seagulls.

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