Myself, Mark Kennedy, and Philip Flanagan are back after a summer rest to discuss what fans of Irish football can look forward to in the coming months as the new season kicks off across Europe - what transfers have caught our eye, is there a manager already in trouble, and who will be looking to make an impact for the national side as the qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins?
Friday, 29 August 2025
Saturday, 2 August 2025
Transfers, Loans, and Contracts for August/September 2025
Transfers
Friday, 1st August
Defender Sean Keogh signed for Brighton, and will join their development squadCreative midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes left League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers to join League One Exeter City
Tuesday, 5th August
Joy Ralph signed for Sheffield UnitedThursday, 7th August
Joe Quigley joined Oldham Athletic, signing a two year contract at Boundary ParkFriday, 15th August
After four years in MLS, Derrick Williams returned to English football to sign for ReadingDefender Heather Payne joined Leicester City
Tuesday, 19th August
Ireland U19 goalkeeper Katie Keane joined Leicester City's womens' teamFriday, 22nd August
Winger Kasey McAteer joined Ipswich Town on a four year dealFriday, 22nd August
Finn Azaz left Middlesbrough for Southampton FCSaturday, 30th August
James Brown signed a one year contract with Kilmarnock FCMonday, 1st September
Mark McGuinness joined Sheffield United on a four year constractExciting winger Franco Umeg joined Portsmouth, signing a contract until the summer of 2029
Adam Idah signed a five year permanent deal with Swansea City
Cyrus Christie signed a one year contract with Bolton Wanderers
Derry City striker Sean Patton joined Reading FC, and will play for their U21 side
Loans
Friday, 1st August
After signing a contract extension at Manchester United, Jack Moorhouse signed a season long loan deal with Leyton OrientMonday, 11th August
Former U19 defender James Golding signed a season long loan with Crewe AlexandraThursday, 21st August
Paddy Madden joined Accrington Stanley on loan from parent club Chesterfield for the 2025/26 seasonAndrew Moran joined LAFC on loan for the remainder of the 2025 MLS season
Friday, 22nd August
Shaun Donnellan signed a loan deal with Truro CityFriday, 29th August
Following her recovery from a second ACL tear, Jessica Ziu joined Bristol City on a loan long loanSaturday, 30th August
Shamrock Rovers confirmed midfielder Jack Byrne has signed for Dubai Irish FC until the end of the yearMonday, 1st September
Will Smallbone signed a deadline day loan move to Millwall for the rest of the seasonChiedozie Ogbene will continue his recovery from injury with a season long loan at Sheffield United
Brighton defender Jacob Slater signed a loan deal until January 2026 with Harrogate Town
Sunderland's Alan Browne joined local rivals Middlesbrough on loan for the rest of the season
Swindon Town announced the capture of Adam Murphy on loan for the rest of the season
Wrexham defender Thomas O'Connor signed a loan deal for Peterborough until the end of the season
Michael Obafemi joined 2. Bundesliga side VFL Bochum on loan
Contracts
Jack Moorhouse signed a three year extension to his Manchester United contract, with the option of a further 12 monthsSummer 2025 transfer window
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Friday, 4 July 2025
Transfers, Loans, and Contracts for July 2025
Transfers
Tuesday, 1st July
Jaze Kabia left non-league football to sign for Grimsby TownWednesday, 2nd July
Following his release by Blackburn Rovers, midfielder Zak Gilsenan signed a two year contract with Grimsby TownFriday, 4th July
Callum O'Dowda joined Robbie Keane in Hungary, signing for the former international captain's side FerencvarosRoss County announced the signing of defender Len O'Sullivan
Saturday, 5th July
Aaron Connolly signed for League One side Leyton OrientWednesday, 9th July
David McGoldrick left hometown club Notts County to sign for BarnsleyJoe Shaugnessy left Scotland to sign for A-League side Newcastle Jets
Thursday, 10th July
Chloe Mustaki signed for Nottingham Forest's Women's teamFriday, 11th July
Grace Moloney signed a one year contract with Sunderland Women, with the option of a further 12 monthsTuesday, 15th July
Mark Travers signed a four year contract with EvertonMidfielder Jamie Mullins left Brighton to sign for Wycombe Wanderers
Tyler Toland joined Durham
Thursday, 17th July
Erin McLaughlin joined Glasgow City, signing a two year contract at Petershill ParkFriday, 18th July
Justin Eguaibor joined younger brother David at Cove RangersJoe Hodge signed a contract until 2029 with Portuguese side CD Tondela
Aoide Mannion signed for Newcastle United's Women's team
Saturday, 19th July
Sean McLoughlin joined Blackburn Rovers, signing a two year contract at Ewood ParkRecent senior team call up Josh Keeley left Tottenham to sign for Luton
Sunday, 20th July
Shane Flynn signed for Southern League Premier Division side Kettering TownMonday, 21st July
Peterborough announced the signing of defender David Okagbue on a four year contractThursday, 24th July
Claire Walsh left Glasgow City to travel across the city and sign for Celtic FC WomenAnthony Scully joined former manager Michael Appleton at Shrewsbury Town
Underage defender Kiera Sena signed for Southampton
Following the expiration of her contract with Birmingham, defender Jamie Finn signed for Sunderland
Friday, 25th July
Ahead of the 2025/26 Serie A Femminile season, Mel Filis signed for SassuoloSunday, 27th July
U21 international Sean Moore returned to Ireland to sign for ShelbourneMonday, 28th July
Corrie Ndaba left the Scottish Premiership to sign for Serie A side US LecceFollowing a successful trial, Shane McLoughlin signed a one year contract with Cambridge United
Telford United confirmed the return of Ola Lawal to the Bucks
Thursday, 31st July
Izzy Atkinson signed for Sunderland WomenLoans
Friday, 4th July
Barnsley defender Barry Cotter signed a loan deal with Notts County for the upcoming seasonSaturday, 5th July
After spending the 2024/25 season on loan with Portsmouth, Mark O'Mahony left Brighton on loan again, to Noel Hunt's ReadingMonday, 14th July
Nottingham Forest's Ireland U21 striker Joe Gardner signed a season long loan with Mansfield TownTuesday, 15th July
Joe Storer signed on loan with Greenock MortonStoke City's Darius Lipsiuc signed a loan deal with non league Solihull Moors
Friday, 18th July
Stockport Country signed Corey O'Keefe on loan for 2025/26Wednesday, 23rd July
Evan Ferguson joined Serie A giants AS Roma on loan for the 2025/26 season, with the option of a permanent transfer in 12 months' timeEd McJannet signed for Serie C side Ternana on loan
Friday, 25th July
Eiran Cashin joined promoted side Birmingham City on loan for the 2025/26 EFL seasonSaturday, 26th July
Taya Adaramola joined the growing Irish contingent at Leyton Orient, signing a 12 month loan contract with the O'sMonday, 28th July
After signing a new contract with West Ham, Jessie Stapleton signed on loan for WSL2 side Nottingham ForestContracts
Wednesday, 2nd July
Tyler Goodrham signed a new long term contract with Oxford UnitedTuesday, 8th July
Lily Agg signed a 12 month extension to her contract with BirminghamFriday, 11th July
Lewis Richards signed an extension to his contract with Bradford City, extending his stay at the Bantams for another 12 monthsWednesday, 16th July
Anna Patten extended her contract with Aston Villa until June 2028Monday, 28th July
Ahead of her loan move to Nottingham Forest, Jessie Stapleton signed a new two year contract with West HamManagement
Thursday, 31st July
Emma Byrne took over as Lewes FC manager and head of goalkeepingSummer 2025 transfer window
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