Denmark midfielder Matt O’Riley has been the subject of interest from both Atalanta and Southampton this summer, with Southampton’s manager, Russell Martin, showing admiration for the 23-year-old, who he coached at MK Dons.
However, Rodgers emphasized: “No player will depart unless it is for the appropriate valuation, and at this point, no team has made an offer that approaches that.”
Rodgers holds no concerns regarding O’Riley’s mentality as they prepare for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership opener against Kilmarnock.
“It’s been quite simple with Matt due to his professionalism,” he remarked.
“The difficulty for teams coming to a club like Celtic is that they may underestimate the player’s worth compared to the league’s value.
“Of course, other leagues offer financial opportunities that can enhance players’ lifestyles – we all recognize that.
“However, it’s crucial, from my point of view, that if a player does depart, they are valued appropriately. I’ve been in the Premier League and understand the standards and valuations there.”
Additionally, Celtic is still waiting for a decision regarding Adam Idah’s future after the 23-year-old striker’s return to Norwich City post-loan last season.
The Republic of Ireland international was excluded from Norwich City’s friendly against Hoffenheim for disciplinary reasons, as head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup stated he “reported late” for a team flight on Sunday.
“Adam is a Norwich player, and I mentioned he performed exceptionally well with us last season; we will see what unfolds in the upcoming weeks,” was all Rodgers had to say about that matter.
Nonetheless, he reiterated that Celtic “still have significant work ahead” to emerge “much stronger” than last season by the conclusion of the summer transfer window.
