The possible
Richard Dunne to Bolton
With Gary Cahill set to move to Chelsea, rumours are circulating that Owen Coyle will look to sign the Aston Villa man as a replacement. With or without Cahill, Bolton could certainly do with a defender of Dunneโs calibre, as they currently possess the second worst defensive record in the Premier League.
Karl Sheppard to Reading
The Shamrock Rovers striker was one of the standout players in the clubโs Europa League campaign and consequently, talk of a move to Reading is unsurprising, with rumours indicating that a deal could be finalised as early as this week.
The probable:
Sean St Ledger to Celtic
St Ledger looks almost certain to move after falling out of favour at his current club Leicester, with long-term admirers Celtic the most likely destination. The clubโs manager Nigel Pearson is quoted as saying: โSt Ledger has also been put on the transfer list. I would like to get things done quickly but it is not as easy as people expect.โ
Keith Andrews to Aston Villa/Everton
The star has impressed while on loan at Ipswich to such an extent that he has attracted interest from other Premier League clubs including Aston Villa and Everton, despite being deemed surplus to requirements at Blackburn. Speaking recently about the prospect of a transfer, Andrews admitted that his Blackburn career was over, but denied that a Premier League move was a formality: โItโs best for both parties that I move on. The most important thing for me is that Iโm wanted. Itโs not all about the Premier League for me.โ
Robbie Keane to Aston Villa
As was reported earlier today, Keane looks set for a loan move to Villa. While their manager Alex McLeish has refused to comment on the matter and Keane had previously insisted he would use his two-month MLS break to rest ahead of Irelandโs vital Euro 2012 games this summer, the move seemingly makes sense for both parties with Keane in need of more game time and Villa desperate for an out-and-out goalscorer to play alongside Darren Bent.
The definite:
Rory Donnelly to Swansea
Donnelly reportedly turned down both Everton and Liverpool to sign for Swansea after being impressed by Swansea manager and fellow Northern Irishman Brendan Rodgers. If the strikerโs form for Cliftonville is anything to go by, the clubโs fans could be in for a treat.
Enda Stevens to Aston Villa
The young left-back impressed during the early stages of Shamrock Roversโ European campaign this season, so much so that he secured a lucrative move to Aston Villa. Nonetheless, the 21-year-old will need to continue to surpass expectations to dislodge Stephen Warnock, who has been in decent form this season, from the clubโs left-back spot.
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Bit of a fancy Dan wearing blue boots playing Junior B!
He can win the heineken cup, but can he kick a 45 on a whoore of a Wednesday night in the wind and rain?!
Bigger jersey needed!!!!
Clearly nobody dirty minded was involved in naming that teamโฆ
Good rest up alright
โNo โ YOUR man!โ
Imagine the poor fecker that was marking him. The first shoulder of the game and theyโd be pulling him out of next week.
Hahahโฆ..he said tank
Flying under the radar?
His marker won the first two balls in the air off him and kicked 3 points. Not too shoddy!