The Madrid side are big admirers of O'Riley, who lined up against Atletico for Celtic in last season's Champions League.
Celtic have been handed a boost in their bid to keep a hold of talisman Matt O'Riley this summer, with Atletico Madrid said to be drawing up a list of alternative targets.
According to Spanish outlet Que Deportes, Atletico have identified Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte as a potential target. The Uruguayan star only joined the Ligue 1 champions from Sporting CP last summer, but is believed to be keen to move on after playing a bit part role for most of the season in the French capital. Juventus are also said to be tracking Ugarte, who has won 16 caps for Uruguay.
One area of the field that Brendan Rodgers and Celtic need to address this summer is between the sticks, with the club currently without a recognised first choice goalkeeper following Joe Hart's retirement. A whole host of players have been linked with the position, but one stopper who Hoops fans would love to see arrive through the doors at Lennoxtown is Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher.
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