Official Transfers Abroad 2024

**tetsujin1979** · 19/01/2024, 9:20 AM

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** · 19/01/2024, 2:19 PM

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

**Demesne Lad** · 19/01/2024, 7:04 PM

Originally Posted by 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** · 25/01/2024, 9:19 AM

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

**tetsujin1979** · 26/01/2024, 6:06 PM

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/...cummins-signs/

**KevinJBarry** · 26/01/2024, 6:07 PM

Originally Posted by 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/...cummins-signs/

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

**Eirambler** · 30/01/2024, 2:29 PM

Millenic Alli is another Irish player apparently signing for Exeter.

**Demesne Lad** · 30/01/2024, 2:34 PM

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

**tetsujin1979** · 30/01/2024, 9:23 PM

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** · 30/01/2024, 9:43 PM

Originally Posted by Demesne Lad

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** · 01/02/2024, 3:34 PM

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** · 01/02/2024, 3:54 PM

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

**Demesne Lad** · 01/02/2024, 7:13 PM

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** · 01/02/2024, 9:41 PM

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

**tetsujin1979** · 01/02/2024, 10:12 PM

Every transfer I could find in the January transfer window

https://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Blo...67593478965631

**Eirambler** · 01/02/2024, 10:36 PM

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** · 01/02/2024, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Every transfer I could find in the January transfer window

https://irish-abroad.appspot.com/Blo...67593478965631

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** · 02/02/2024, 1:47 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Calum Kavanagh signed a two and a half year contract with Bradford
https://www.bradfordcityafc.com/news...omes-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** · 02/02/2024, 5:08 AM

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** · 02/02/2024, 6:19 PM

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)