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title: "Tottenham Target Brighton Midfielder Matt O’Riley Amid Summer Interest"
canonical: "https://readbrighton.com/2026/07/06/oriley-interest-brighton-midfield-valuation-call/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "Brighton Transfer News"
published: "2026-07-06T10:00:00Z"
modified: "2026-09-22T12:01:41Z"
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# Tottenham Target Brighton Midfielder Matt O’Riley Amid Summer Interest

**Matt O’Riley’s Brighton future has moved back into the transfer spotlight after reported Tottenham interest gave Albion a clear valuation decision.**

[TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/matt-oriley-transfer-news-tottenham-join-race-atletico-madrid-borussia-dortmund-brighton) report that Spurs have joined Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in showing interest in the Denmark international, with Brighton understood to value the midfielder at around £35 million.

That figure matters because O’Riley is not a fringe asset on a short deal. [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/matt-oriley/profil/spieler/406634) lists his Brighton contract as running until June 2029, while the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/219249/matt-o-riley/overview) still profiles him as part of Albion’s senior midfield group.

ReadBrighton has already covered how [Roma interest forced a fresh Matt O’Riley decision](https://readbrighton.com/2026/06/30/roma-contact-brighton-matt-oriley-transfer-decision/), and the new Tottenham link only sharpens the same issue.

> We are pleased to confirm the club has completed the signing of midfielder Matt O'Riley from Celtic, for an undisclosed fee! 🤝
>
> — Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) [August 26, 2024](https://x.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1828072406805831861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Hurzeler Faces Midfield Depth Trade-Off

For Fabian Hurzeler, this is not a simple sell-or-keep call.

Brighton have already reshaped heavily around European football, defensive turnover and another busy recruitment market. Selling O’Riley would create funds, but it would also remove a left-footed midfielder capable of arriving between the lines and playing in higher-tempo possession phases.

The reported valuation gives Albion a sensible line. Tottenham, Atletico and Dortmund may all see a player whose Brighton role is not fully secure, but his contract gives the club control.

Brighton do not need to panic. A £35m fee would represent a serious conversation, especially with Celtic’s sell-on clause also relevant to any future deal. Anything below that should be much easier to resist.

O’Riley still has enough top-flight runway to rebuild value under Hurzeler. Unless a buyer reaches Brighton’s number, the stronger call may be giving him pre-season to earn a clearer role rather than cashing in during a crowded market.

Albion can use the interest without forcing the sale. That is the advantage of long-term control.