Delusion, loyalty and ambition in Irish stars' summer of flux - Several of Stephen Kenny's senior squad face an uncertain transfer window, and beyond, with so much out of their own control.
David Sneyd THERE WAS A moment of realisation for Jason Knight as he spoke about his club future following the Republic of Ireland’s 3-0 win over Gibraltar on Monday night.
As one source put it to The 42 this week, mid-to-bottom half Premier League clubs are still at the delusional stage of their window, prioritising unrealistic targets in the hope a player who will eventually cost in the region of €30 million might somehow come through the door for half that price.Ryan Byrne / INPHO Jason Knight could leave Derby County this summer. Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO
Matt Doherty is weighing up a possible deal in Saudi Arabia while Andrew Omobamidele, who missed the most recent internationals through injury, is a target for Crystal Palace should their England international centre back Marc Guehi leave for Tottenham Hotspur in a deal that will likely exceed €50 million.
Nathan Collins is only 22 but the cattle-market nature of the business means he is likely to have his fourth English club since leaving Cherry Orchard for Stoke City as a teenager. Brentford will have to make a third bid north of €23m if Wolves are to allow a defender who was signed for a similar amount from Burnley last summer depart.
Stagnation in an ultra competitive division can lead to decades in the wilderness – hello Sheffield Wednesday – so will the Dubliner be the trusted first choice for a promotion push?
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