Football Insider reports Southampton are preparing a bid for Celtic’s Matt O’Reilly, hoping his relationship with Russell Martin can help.

    The 23-year-old midfielder emerged as a hot property after a superb season, in which he scored 19 goals and provided eight assists as the ยูฟ่าเบท club won the Premiership and Scottish Cup.

    Italian giants Atalanta have been desperate to sign O’Reilly, with three offers reportedly rejected by the Bianconeri.

    The Saints were another team that made a bid of £12m but were rejected by the Scottish giants. It has now been reported that Southampton are set to return with a new offer. With Celtic reportedly interested in Che Charles.

    The team may also use boss Russell Martin as a mediator in negotiations, as the pair previously worked together at Milton Keynes. Where O’Reilly was given the chance to show his skills before moving to Celtic.

Italian giants Atalanta have been desperate to sign O’Reilly, with three offers reportedly rejected by the Bianconeri.

    The Saints were another team that made a bid of £12m but were rejected by the Scottish giants. It has now been reported that Southampton are set to return with a new offer. With Celtic reportedly interested in Che Charles.