Brendan Rodgers has broken his silence on speculation over a Celtic transfer exit for Matt O'Riley this summer.

The Parkhead boss was quizzed on O'Riley's future at Celtic after reports this week claimed the 23-year-old had held talks with two Premier League clubs.

Defiant Rodgers insisted Celtic don't need to sell the standout midfielder as he brushed off a question on whether "serious consideration" would be required over transfer interest.

An Atletico Madrid approach in January for O'Riley was thrown out by the Celtic board, but it's expected interest in the Denmark international will continue into the summer.

Inter Milan have been credited with an interest alongside the claims of discussions with two top six Premier League clubs.

Rodgers, though, insists Celtic do not need to cash in on O'Riley as he insisted he won't lose sleep over the speculation.

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"No, not at all," said Rodgers when asked whether there would have to be serious consideration over O'Riley over the summer transfer window. "We don't have to sell. We are not in a position to do that.

"But of course, if there is something that comes in then, like it happens at Celtic, it will always be looked at.

"There is not a need to sell. 

"Matt has had an absolutely brilliant season for us and it is great testament to his professionalism and how he has developed as a football player.

"Then naturally, those players will attract attention. If you have done well, and done well at a club of this status and pressure then naturally the attention will come.

"But it is not something I lose sleep about."