And interest from an unnamed club in the English Championship could still be firmed up before Monday night’s deadline. Born in the United States, the 23-year-old owns an American passport and holds strong appeal for MLS teams because he qualifies as a ‘domestic’ player. The Dubliner has spoken of ‘unfinished business’ in English football, but is open to the idea of a return to America – where he spent the first five years of his life before relocating to Ireland. “I couldn’t drive, I couldn’t cook, I couldn’t wash clothes, I couldn’t do anything. “But I do believe that I can play football back at that level and I think I’m getting closer to that level every week.”

Source: BBC January 27, 2026 17:05 UTC