Official Transfers Abroad 2024

[tetsujin1979]

Kicking off the new year with a loan for Dara Costelloe to Dundee until the end of the season
https://dundeefc.co.uk/news/costelloe-joins/

[Eirambler]

Nathan Fraser was at Shrewsbury for their New Year's Day fixture and looks to be headed there on loan.

[tetsujin1979]

Darragh Burns has signed a season long loan with Shamrock Rovers
https://www.shamrockrovers.ie/2024/01/02/darragh-burns-is-a-hoop/

[tetsujin1979]

Some deals that went through before the end of 2023
Roland Idowu moving from Waterford to Shrewsbury: https://www.shrewsburytown.com/news/2023/december/shrewsbury-town-sign-roland-idowu/
Shaun Donnellan making a jump from non-league to SPL side Livingston: https://livingstonfc.co.uk/welcome-shaun-donnellan/

[JR89]

Adam Murphy joins Bristol City after his contract with St Pat's ended.

[SkStu]

Sean Grehan moves on loan from Crystal Palace to Carlisle until the end of the season. Hopefully a few games in L1 will serve him well.

https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/sean-grehan-loan-carlisle-united/

[tetsujin1979]

Conor Wilkinson signed a contract until summer 2025 with Colchester yesterday
https://www.cu-fc.com/news/2024/january/conor-wilkinson/

[tetsujin1979]

Jay McGrath to Doncaster
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/mcgrath-signing/

Emmanuel Adegboyega on loan to Walsall for the rest of the season
https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2024/january/emmanuel-adegboyega-joins-the-saddlers/

Josh Keeley to Barnet on loan
https://www.barnetfc.com/josh-keeley-joins-the-bees

[SkStu]

Dawson Devoy gone on loan from MK Dons to Swindon Town. Move to England hasn’t gone as anticipated.
https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/town-sign-dawson-devoy/

[Eirambler]

Think Devoy will be home soon enough. Easy to underestimate the step up going over to England after a solid domestic career. Probably more don't make it than do, even with a decent amount of senior football under their belts before they go.

[Olé Olé]

Screams to me of a lad who should be giving it a crack somewhere he can get a deal on the continent and should have an agent looking there for him, not looking at the same league for a move.

[tetsujin1979]

Cristiano Fitzgerald on trial at Dundalk ahead of a possible loan move
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/louth/sport/soccer/dundalk-fc-take-another-former-underage-international-on-trial-as-stephen-odonnell-steps-up-bid-to-strengthen-his-squad/a506612511.html

[nigel-harps1954]

Think Devoy will be home soon enough. Easy to underestimate the step up going over to England after a solid domestic career. Probably more don't make it than do, even with a decent amount of senior football under their belts before they go.

It's a strange one for Devoy, he was first choice for them in League One last year but has fallen out of favour with their new manager this season after relegation. 44 appearances last season, versus 14 this season.

I think it's unfair to say he underestimated the step up, considering the amount of time he saw on the pitch since moving over. He's only turned 22 this winter as well.

League Two is not the league a player like Devoy thrives in. He's a far more technical over physical player. He'd be better suited to a continental move than swaying between lower EFL divisions in England.

[Eirambler]

It's not so much that he underestimated it, as others did. When he was flying in the League of Ireland a couple of years ago a lot of people thought he would tear it up at MK Dons. Hasn't happened unfortunately. Danny Grant was another similar case. He got injured early on, but even when he came back he struggled really. It's a hard move to make, especially for more attack minded midfielders, partly because lower league teams in England value different attributes to Irish clubs, but also partly because it's a step up that not every player can manage.

[Eirambler]

Conor Coventry signing for Charlton Athletic permanently (barring any late hitches).

[Demesne Lad]

Blackburn Rovers are willing to pay a £500k release clause in centre-back Connor O'Riordan's contract at Crewe Alexandra, according to the Lancashire Telegraph (10 January) but the clubs are negotiating about the structure of any transfer fee. The paper had previously reported (29 Dec) that six other clubs, including four in the EFL Championship, have also been monitoring O'Riordan (20) who has made over 50 appearances for Crewe and is a Republic of Ireland U-21 cap.

[tetsujin1979]

Zefi's move to Roma confirmed
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[tetsujin1979]

Daniel O'Reilly to Partick Thistle
https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/signing-news-daniel-oreilly-is-a-jag/

Kyle Robinson to Arbroath
https://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/kyle-robinson/

Zak Delaney also moved to Arbroath
https://www.arbroathfc.co.uk/zak-delaney/

Derrick Williams to Atlanta
https://www.atlutd.com/news/atlanta-united-finalizes-deal-with-derrick-williams

[tetsujin1979]

Some loan deals went through yesterday
Tony Springett to Northampton: https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/springett/

Tyreik Wright to Bradford City: https://www.bradfordcityafc.com/news/2024/january/wright-returns-on-loan/

Oisin Gallagher to Drogheda: https://droghedaunited.ie/cann-and-gallagher-join-on-loan/

[tetsujin1979]

15 year old Grady McDonnell, who played for the U15s, U16s, and U17s last year, has signed a three year contract with Canadian side Vancouver FC
https://vancouverfc.canpl.ca/article/hes-got-the-ambition-vancouver-fc-sign-15-year-old-top-talent-grady-mcdonnell

[tetsujin1979]

Emanuel Osadebe probably could have timed his move to Forest Green Rovers yesterday better
https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/osadebe-is-a-green

[joey B]

Ronan Curtis joined AFC Wimbledon until the end of the season.

[Demesne Lad]

Blackburn Rovers are willing to pay a £500k release clause in centre-back Connor O'Riordan's contract at Crewe Alexandra, according to the Lancashire Telegraph (10 January) but the clubs are negotiating about the structure of any transfer fee. The paper had previously reported (29 Dec) that six other clubs, including four in the EFL Championship, have also been monitoring O'Riordan (20) who has made over 50 appearances for Crewe and is a Republic of Ireland U-21 cap.

Update: According to Adam Scully at therealefl.co.uk, Blackburn wanted to pay the transfer fee in instalments, but Crewe Alexandra want all the money in time to allow them to bolster their own squad in this window. A similar instalments plan by Preston NE has likewise been rejected, and because of Financial Fair Play issues Preston would have to sell somebody to buy O'Riordan. So he may end up at Blackpool, who have also been interested in him.

[Demesne Lad]

O'Riordan (20) leaves Crewe Alexandra for Blackburn, on a 4.5 year deal. (BBC Football, 25 Jan).

[tetsujin1979]

Cobh Ramblers player Charlie Cummins signs for Exeter
Interesting that Exeter are looking to the first division here for players
https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/charlie-cummins-signs/

[KevinJBarry]

Cobh Ramblers player Charlie Cummins signs for Exeter
Interesting that Exeter are looking to the first division here for players
https://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/2024/january/charlie-cummins-signs/

that is a strange one , they must see potential in him??

[Eirambler]

Millenic Alli is another Irish player apparently signing for Exeter.

[Demesne Lad]

Zach Elbouzedi signs for Swindon Town, on loan from Swedish club AIK (Swindon Town website, 30 Jan)

[tetsujin1979]

Cristiano Fitzgerald to Estela de Amadora.
Interesting club, formed after the previous Estela de Amadora club went bankrupt in 2011
Promoted last season, currently 18th in the league

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2vVKEICj2i/

[pineapple stu]

Zach Elbouzedi signs for Swindon Town, on loan from Swedish club AIK (Swindon Town website, 30 Jan)
Crikey - I'd forgotten about him altogether. Barely managed 90 minutes all told last season

[Demesne Lad]

Cian Hayes (20) the Fleetwood Town and RoI U-19 forward, is going on loan to National League side Rochdale for the rest of the season. He has 6 appearances and 1 goal in EFL 1, and scored twice in 8 appearances during a two month loan at Rochdale earlier in the season. (www.fleetwoodtownfc.com, 1 Feb)

[tetsujin1979]

Calum Kavanagh signed a two and a half year contract with Bradford
https://www.bradfordcityafc.com/news/2024/february/kavanagh-becomes-a-bantam/

[Demesne Lad]

Tom Bloxham (18), the Blackburn Rovers forward, has joined EFL 2 side Harrogate Town on loan for the rest of the season (BBC Football, 1 Feb).

[MancIrishWolf]

Fleetwood signing another young Irish forward. Tommy Lonergan from St Patrick’s… https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68173997

[tetsujin1979]

Every transfer I could find in the January transfer window

https://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Blog?id=1035467593478965631

[Eirambler]

A decent window for Irish players overall I think. No big money moves but plenty of the younger lads getting moves that will hopefully see them get more game time. A shame that Zak Gilsenan doesn't seem to have gotten a loan, and also Travers likely stuck on the bench at Bournemouth until the summer.

[Demesne Lad]

Every transfer I could find in the January transfer window

https://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Blog?id=1035467593478965631

And former U-21 international John Joe O'Toole (35, over 500 senior games but only 3 sub appearances for Mansfield this season) has joined AFC Wimbledon on loan for the rest of the season. (BBC Football, 1 Feb)

[samhaydenjr]

Calum Kavanagh signed a two and a half year contract with Bradford
https://www.bradfordcityafc.com/news/2024/february/kavanagh-becomes-a-bantam/

That's probably the most disappointing one of this window - 59 goals in 103 appearances for Middlesbrough's underage teams in his time there - 12 in 13 this season - you'd think he'd get something better than a permanent move to a lower-half League Two team. Curiously, he only has a handful of U17 appearances for us - I thought he would have been more involved.

[MancIrishWolf]

Phenomenal amount of players on that list! Encouraging to see how many young players are willing to gain experience down the divisions and the increased interest in Italy, as well as the LoI generally. Must be a hell of a number of Irish players in the football pyramid now - seems more bouyant than ever. Great to see O’Neill, Kavanagh, Grehan and Vaughan seeking game time - always remember McCarthy saying you don’t become a player until 200 appearances. Interesting moves for Idah, Obafemi and Johnston too. Going to be a head wreck keeping tabs on players.

[Demesne Lad]

Greg Sloggett (27) formerly of Dundalk FC, has been on trial at Cheltenham Town and has been signed on a short-term deal until the end of the season. Cheltenham are currently 22nd in EFL 1. (BBC Football, 2 Feb)

[tetsujin1979]

Ben Greenwood signed a loan deal with non-league Eastleigh until the end of the season
https://www.eastleighfc.com/news-ben-greenwood-joins-the-spitfires/

[pineapple stu]

It's all very quiet on the transfers front so far isn't it?

Even rumours-wise, there's very little doing. Travers to Celtic, O'Brien to Dortmund or Everton - that's about it I think?

Nothing as yet on Kelleher, Idah, Szmodics (linked with Everton a while back, but all quiet since), Hendrick (his legs may have gone, but if he did get a second wind he'd still benefit us), Johnston (his WBA spell has ended of course), Parrott, Browne, Connolly, Hodge, Lawal or any of the relegated players (Egan, Cullen, Obafemi, O'Shea, Ogbene). Luke McNally's loan at Stoke has ended too, though he's a little bit down the reckoning at centre-back.

I know there's still six weeks to go to the start of the season and the Euros will probably hold big transfers up - but a rumour or two wouldn't go amiss!

[tetsujin1979]

It's been a quiet transfer window so far for Republic of Ireland players, but I've compiled this list of transfers, loans, and contract signings from May and June
https://irish-abroad.appspot.com/blog/1817258388652440659/transfers-loans-and-contracts-mayjune.html

[Demesne Lad]

Republic of Ireland U-19 centre-forward Luke Pearce has left Southampton and has joined Cardiff City. He had mixed fortunes on loan to several non-EFL clubs, but scored 17 goals in 39 games for Southampton B. (www.walesonline.co.uk, today)

[tetsujin1979]

Republic of Ireland U-19 centre-forward Luke Pearce has left Southampton and has joined Cardiff City. He had mixed fortunes on loan to several non-EFL clubs, but scored 17 goals in 39 games for Southampton B. (www.walesonline.co.uk, today)
Looks like he's joining their U21 side, which is a bit of a sideways move for him
https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/four-new-recruits-added-citys-u21s

[Demesne Lad]

U-21 cap Tyreik Wright, after 13 appearances for Plymouth Argyle since January 2023, has joined EFL 2 club Bradford City on a permanent basis. He spent the second half of the 2023/24 season on loan with the Bantams. (www.pafc.co.uk/news/, today)

[tetsujin1979]

Vata to Watford confirmed
https://www.watfordfc.com/news/2024/july/05/official-vata-is-a-hornet/

[elatedscum]

Ireland u21, Andrew Wogan joins Stockport, returning on loan to Drogheda till the end of the season.

[Demesne Lad]

Despite interest from Wigan, former Dundalk player Tayo Adaramola goes on loan to Stockport County (EFL 1) for the season.

Crystal Palace's Tayo Adaramola agrees Stockport County loan | Your Local Guardian (https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/sport/24481931.crystal-palaces-tayo-adaramola-agrees-stockport-county-loan/)

[Olé Olé]

Interesting one. Ben Quinn signed for Mansfield Town in League One after his contract expired at Celtic. Apparently impressed Nigel Clough on pre season trial with 3 goals in 3 games.

What is most interesting is that his uncle, Stephen Quinn, is still at Mansfield. Shades of Ian Harte/Gary Kelly.