Transfer talk surrounding Matt O'Riley is intensifying, with reports suggesting Atletico are monitoring the Brighton midfielder closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as other clubs prepare for a potentially active transfer window. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Brighton, Marseille and Juventus decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. So far this season, Atletico are steady at both ends (1.71 goals scored per game, 1.09 goals conceded per game). The role for Matt O'Riley would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Brighton have also been linked with Said El Mala while Atletico are reportedly monitoring Myles Lewis-Skelly, Joao Gomes and Andrew Robertson. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Atletico transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.