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4 hours ago
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- Extra.ie
Dilemma for Delap as striker is offered chance to make Ireland switch
Heimir Hallgrímsson has revealed that he met Ipswich striker Liam Delap to gauge if he has any interest in switching nationality to Ireland. Delap, who turned 22 earlier this year, is expected to lead the line for Lee Carsley's England side in next month's European Under 21 Championships, but the forward didn't completely close the door on the Irish option. The talented centre-forward scored 12 Premier League goals this season and has been in demand following Ipswich's relegation. He looks set to join Chelsea for £30million, despite interest from Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton. Heimir Hallgrímsson has revealed that he met Ipswich striker Liam Delap to gauge if he has any interest in switching nationality to Ireland. Pic:In the past, players weren't allowed to change nationality after 21 but a recent change in FIFA eligibility rules means that footballers can now switch nationality up to 22 years of age. Delap's father Rory, who is Robbie Keane's assistant at Hungarian title-winners Ferencvaros, is an ex-Ireland international, having qualified through his Letterkenny father and mother from Meath. 'Liam has good qualities, everybody knows that and his father played for the Republic,' Hallgrímsson said. 'Obviously we are always hoping the good players will join us. He is now in the England U21 squad for the [Euros] finals. That is his focus at the moment. What will happen after that we will have to wait and see.' Hallgrímsson told Delap how much he would love to have the striker in the Ireland camp. Delap's father Rory, who is Robbie Keane's assistant at Hungarian title-winners Ferencvaros, is an ex-Ireland international. Pic: INPHO/Aleksandar Djorovic 'We want the best players available, always playing for us. Others might have other opinions. It is up to him. These questions you need to ask the player himself, not me. We always want the best players.' At club level, Delap is certain to move this summer with Chelsea set to win the race to sign him from Ipswich, reuniting him with his former Manchester City youth coach Enzo Maresca. Despite efforts from Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Everton, the 22-year-old is preparing to link up with the Blues and is scheduled to have a medical in the next couple of days before signing a long-term contract. Delap is certain to move this summer with Chelsea set to win the race to sign him from Ipswich, reuniting him with his former Manchester City youth coach Enzo Maresca. Pic: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Chelsea have reached an agreement over his £30million release clause, which they regard as excellent value. Ipswich paid £20m when they signed Delap from City last summer, and City will bank 30 per cent of the fee because of a sell-on clause. Meanwhile, Hallgrímsson insists that he wants Séamus Coleman to play some role in World Cup qualifying, despite the veteran Everton defender having to withdraw from the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. 'He is a leader in this squad and you cannot have his experience in many players,' said the Ireland boss. 'His experience, his leadership skills are one thing, but his quality as a player is another thing as well,' said the Icelander.
Rhyl Journal
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Heimir Hallgrimsson keen for Seamus Coleman to continue international career
The 36-year-old Everton defender has been a mainstay for successive Ireland managers during a senior international career which currently spans more than 14 years, and Hallgrimsson is keeping his fingers crossed that one of his most influential players is still around when Hungary head for Dublin in September for the opening qualifier. Coleman has been forced to withdraw from the squad for next week's friendly against Senegal and the trip to Luxembourg which follows it because of a thigh injury, but the Icelander is keen to retain what he offers both on and off the pitch in the longer term. MNT SQUAD CONFIRMED 🇮🇪 Seamus Coleman and Sammie Szmodics have withdrawn from the squad through injury 🔁 Andrew Moran comes into the squad to face Senegal and Luxembourg with the squad set to report on Sunday, June 1 👏 06/06 | 🇮🇪🆚🇸🇳10/06 | 🇱🇺🆚🇮🇪 — Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 29, 2025 Hallgrimsson said: 'He is a leader in this squad and you cannot have his experience in many players. His experience, his leadership skills are one thing, but his quality as a player is another thing as well. 'He's been playing at the highest level for such a long time, so it's a shame for me – and, of course the national team – not to have him around. But hopefully there will come another time for him, hopefully it will be just the off-season and he'll come fit and flying. 'I know he's going to be at Everton in whatever role, maybe a little bit more leadership role, but it's for him to answer if he's going to continue playing or not. 'It's his decision, but I'm hoping – and I know the Evertonians are hoping – he will continue playing.' Sammie Szmodics has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad through injury (Bradley Collyer/PA) Asked if there was a possibility that Coleman might announce his retirement from international football in the meantime, Hallgrimsson said: 'That's for him to decide, not me.' The Ireland boss, who has not called up the majority of his Sky Bet Championship players for this camp because of the length of time since the end of their regular season, will also have to do without Ipswich's Sammie Szmodics for the double-header after he suffered a reaction while recovering from ankle surgery. Hallgrimsson said: 'We knew that he was injured, we were hopeful that he would be ready. He played, I think, 10, 15 minutes in the last game for Ipswich, but the ankle got swollen afterwards, so we decided it's not worth the risk to have him in our squad now. 'Hopefully he will have a good pre-season and come in flying in September.' Brighton midfielder Andrew Moran, who spent last season on loan at Stoke, has been drafted into the squad as cover. Had Ireland been drawn into a five-team group rather than a four, they would have been playing qualifiers instead of friendlies next month, and Hallgrimsson admits he is happy about that. He said: 'The June window has not been successful for Ireland in the past, it's been a tricky window, not playing for a month and then coming in to the national team camp for a game that's maybe on a higher level than you play on a regular basis. 'You are never 100 per cent physically fit or mentally focused after a holiday period, so yes, I am happy we are not playing World Cup group stage at this time.'
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Everton set to hand Richard Hughes £30m transfer BOOST
Everton want Ben Doak But Hughes and Slot could opt to cash in on some fringe and youth team players too. Liverpool had success last summer - selling Bobby Clark, Sepp van den Berg and Fabio Carvalho for a total of around £60m. Advertisement And this year there are a number of outstanding candidates who could earn the club decent money in the market. The first one to consider is Ben Doak - the 19-year-old Scottish winger who enjoyed a productive loan spell at Middlesbrough last season. The former Celtic youth returned to the club early due to an injury and his current status is unknown ahead of the window opening. However, a tempting bid could convince Liverpool to sell - meaning extra funds for incomings. And now it's been claimed by Paul Joyce in the Times that Everton are planning a bid for Doak when the window opens. © IMAGO - Arne Slot Liverpool Everton will have SIZEABLE transfer budget 'Everton have also discussed a move for Doak, although Liverpool are believed to be seeking about £25million to £30million for the 19-year-old Scotland attacker, who was the subject of a failed bid from Crystal Palace in January,' the report reads. Advertisement 'Regular opportunities at Liverpool would appear limited, but while Everton's owner, The Friedkin Group, will make a sizeable budget available, Moyes will have to carefully allocate resources to bolster his squad.' Doak only cost £600,000 when joining from Celtic back in 2022 and so £25m to £30m would represent a momentous profit on the Scotland international.
Leader Live
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Leader Live
Heimir Hallgrimsson keen for Seamus Coleman to continue international career
The 36-year-old Everton defender has been a mainstay for successive Ireland managers during a senior international career which currently spans more than 14 years, and Hallgrimsson is keeping his fingers crossed that one of his most influential players is still around when Hungary head for Dublin in September for the opening qualifier. Coleman has been forced to withdraw from the squad for next week's friendly against Senegal and the trip to Luxembourg which follows it because of a thigh injury, but the Icelander is keen to retain what he offers both on and off the pitch in the longer term. MNT SQUAD CONFIRMED 🇮🇪 Seamus Coleman and Sammie Szmodics have withdrawn from the squad through injury 🔁 Andrew Moran comes into the squad to face Senegal and Luxembourg with the squad set to report on Sunday, June 1 👏 06/06 | 🇮🇪🆚🇸🇳10/06 | 🇱🇺🆚🇮🇪 — Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 29, 2025 Hallgrimsson said: 'He is a leader in this squad and you cannot have his experience in many players. His experience, his leadership skills are one thing, but his quality as a player is another thing as well. 'He's been playing at the highest level for such a long time, so it's a shame for me – and, of course the national team – not to have him around. But hopefully there will come another time for him, hopefully it will be just the off-season and he'll come fit and flying. 'I know he's going to be at Everton in whatever role, maybe a little bit more leadership role, but it's for him to answer if he's going to continue playing or not. 'It's his decision, but I'm hoping – and I know the Evertonians are hoping – he will continue playing.' Asked if there was a possibility that Coleman might announce his retirement from international football in the meantime, Hallgrimsson said: 'That's for him to decide, not me.' The Ireland boss, who has not called up the majority of his Sky Bet Championship players for this camp because of the length of time since the end of their regular season, will also have to do without Ipswich's Sammie Szmodics for the double-header after he suffered a reaction while recovering from ankle surgery. Hallgrimsson said: 'We knew that he was injured, we were hopeful that he would be ready. He played, I think, 10, 15 minutes in the last game for Ipswich, but the ankle got swollen afterwards, so we decided it's not worth the risk to have him in our squad now. 'Hopefully he will have a good pre-season and come in flying in September.' Brighton midfielder Andrew Moran, who spent last season on loan at Stoke, has been drafted into the squad as cover. Had Ireland been drawn into a five-team group rather than a four, they would have been playing qualifiers instead of friendlies next month, and Hallgrimsson admits he is happy about that. He said: 'The June window has not been successful for Ireland in the past, it's been a tricky window, not playing for a month and then coming in to the national team camp for a game that's maybe on a higher level than you play on a regular basis. 'You are never 100 per cent physically fit or mentally focused after a holiday period, so yes, I am happy we are not playing World Cup group stage at this time.'
Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Heimir Hallgrimsson keen for Seamus Coleman to continue international career
The 36-year-old Everton defender has been a mainstay for successive Ireland managers during a senior international career which currently spans more than 14 years, and Hallgrimsson is keeping his fingers crossed that one of his most influential players is still around when Hungary head for Dublin in September for the opening qualifier. Coleman has been forced to withdraw from the squad for next week's friendly against Senegal and the trip to Luxembourg which follows it because of a thigh injury, but the Icelander is keen to retain what he offers both on and off the pitch in the longer term. MNT SQUAD CONFIRMED 🇮🇪 Seamus Coleman and Sammie Szmodics have withdrawn from the squad through injury 🔁 Andrew Moran comes into the squad to face Senegal and Luxembourg with the squad set to report on Sunday, June 1 👏 06/06 | 🇮🇪🆚🇸🇳10/06 | 🇱🇺🆚🇮🇪 — Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 29, 2025 Hallgrimsson said: 'He is a leader in this squad and you cannot have his experience in many players. His experience, his leadership skills are one thing, but his quality as a player is another thing as well. 'He's been playing at the highest level for such a long time, so it's a shame for me – and, of course the national team – not to have him around. But hopefully there will come another time for him, hopefully it will be just the off-season and he'll come fit and flying. 'I know he's going to be at Everton in whatever role, maybe a little bit more leadership role, but it's for him to answer if he's going to continue playing or not. 'It's his decision, but I'm hoping – and I know the Evertonians are hoping – he will continue playing.' Sammie Szmodics has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad through injury (Bradley Collyer/PA) Asked if there was a possibility that Coleman might announce his retirement from international football in the meantime, Hallgrimsson said: 'That's for him to decide, not me.' The Ireland boss, who has not called up the majority of his Sky Bet Championship players for this camp because of the length of time since the end of their regular season, will also have to do without Ipswich's Sammie Szmodics for the double-header after he suffered a reaction while recovering from ankle surgery. Hallgrimsson said: 'We knew that he was injured, we were hopeful that he would be ready. He played, I think, 10, 15 minutes in the last game for Ipswich, but the ankle got swollen afterwards, so we decided it's not worth the risk to have him in our squad now. 'Hopefully he will have a good pre-season and come in flying in September.' Brighton midfielder Andrew Moran, who spent last season on loan at Stoke, has been drafted into the squad as cover. Had Ireland been drawn into a five-team group rather than a four, they would have been playing qualifiers instead of friendlies next month, and Hallgrimsson admits he is happy about that. He said: 'The June window has not been successful for Ireland in the past, it's been a tricky window, not playing for a month and then coming in to the national team camp for a game that's maybe on a higher level than you play on a regular basis. 'You are never 100 per cent physically fit or mentally focused after a holiday period, so yes, I am happy we are not playing World Cup group stage at this time.'
