Derry City are facing a battle to keep their star striker, Patrick Hoban, as several League of Ireland clubs express interest in acquiring his services.
David Sneyd Derry City are engaged in a battle to retain their star striker, Patrick Hoban . Despite having one year remaining on his contract, which was signed after his transfer from Dundalk prior to the 2024 season, Hoban's impressive goal tally of 14 last season has attracted considerable interest from several League of Ireland clubs. This high demand means the 33-year-old forward could potentially leave the Ryan McBride Brandywell.
According to The 42, Shamrock Rovers are actively pursuing Hoban's signature for Tallaght Stadium before the month concludes. They have intensified their efforts to replace Johnny Kenny and, while they signed teenager Michael Noonan from St Patrick's Athletic recently, they remain hopeful of securing a deal with both Derry City and Hoban. Galway United have also expressed interest in acquiring the forward, and Bohemians are keeping a close eye on the situation.While Hoban has the option to join a club outside of Major League Soccer in the United States, this move is considered unlikely due to family commitments. Hoban was brought to Derry by former manager Ruaidhri Higgins, who subsequently left the club after a disappointing season that saw them miss out on European football and lose the FAI Cup final in November. Higgins' successor, Tiernan Lynch, has begun to reshape the squad with signings such as former Northern Ireland international forwards Liam Boyce and Gavin Whyte. Despite this, Hoban was expected to remain a key player for Derry, particularly following the departures of Patrick and Shane McEleney and Will Patching. However, the club now faces a formidable challenge in retaining their star striker
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