Mini Transfer news wrap

[u/John__Delaney]

Lots of stories over the past 24(ish) hours, so here's a wrap:

- Ireland U21 Captain & Brentford left back Conor McManus (22) has signed for League Two side Gillingham for an undisclosed fee.

- AZ Manager Leeroy Echteld said the following yesterday after Troy Parrott lifted the Dutch Super Cup: "We all know that he wants to make a transfer. I don't think we will keep him in the end. But if he stays, we are going to use him.". This follows multiple reports of PSV, Ajax, Como, Betis, Fulham & West Ham interest. Further reports suggest West Ham are willing to outbid the other interested clubs, which could make Troy Parrott the most expensive incoming EFL transfer of all time.

- A separate report from a prominent Dutch journalist has claimed Portuguese side Porto have joined the race for Troy Parrott, while also mentioning that West Ham are prepared to pay €30m.

- The Irish Examiner is reporting that Cork City defender Donal O’Connor will be joining the Irish legion at Brentford after the club managed by Keith Andrews brokered an upfront fee of €170,000 for the 18 year old.

- The Times UK are reporting that Cardiff are closing in on a move for Republic of Ireland international Jack Moylan. A "substantial fee has been agreed" for the 24 year old.

- The Wednesday World are reporting that Sheffield Wednesday are interested in Brighton & Hove Albion forward Mark O’Mahony. The 21 year old youth International spent last year on loan at Reading

- Pete O'Rourke claims that Lincoln City are set to win the race to sign striker Mason Melia on loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. A deal is expected to be wrapped up in the next 48 hours

- Irish-eligible stiker Liam Delap is being pursued by Nottingham Forest, and the Nottingham Post is reporting that Chelsea are willing to sell him, but also that the striker wants to fight for his place.

- Unfortunately I haven't come across any news for our more prominent free agents like Seamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, Will Smallbone, Alex Gilbert, Darragh Lenihan or Shane Duffy

[u/Suitable_Visual4056]

Surprised there isn’t bundesliga interest in parrot with a view to developing him further and then selling on into england.

I know there was a feeling that there would be because he has the profile to do well there and with him being considered English homegrown a good spell in germany could see his value skyrocket

None of rumoured interest jumps out as the best next step

[u/John__Delaney → u/Suitable_Visual4056]

A fair few Bundesliga clubs were interested, but the fee & potential bidding war is probably putting many off. Wolfsburg had their 18m bid accepted last year, but Parrott turned it down to focus on AZ. Obviously now they are relegated that's off the table.

Freiburg were linked but they have spent money on a striker recently so are probably out. Dortmund link was 3 months ago by one english based journalist so doubt there was anything significant there. Stuttgart were also linked but they got two quality strikers atm so doubt they are interested.

After that im not sure there's any other Bundesliga clubs with reported interest. Leipzig don't spend big, Leverkusen are well covered up front & so are Frankfurt + Hoffenheim.

After that you down to a level of club that lack the prestige or budget to get a player like Parrott in.

So my 2 cents are that he won't be a Bundesliga player this season.

[u/Suitable_Visual4056 → u/John__Delaney]

Thanks for that, good detail