Blackpool and Lincoln City amongst clubs plotting move for Northern Ireland U21 striker
Blackpool and Lincoln City are reportedly amongst a host of clubs interested in making a move for Northern Ireland U21 striker Eoin Kenny.
The 19-year-old scored 10 times in 34 League of Ireland First Division appearances for champions Dundalk last season – form which has attracted significant attention.
Kenny previously represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level – his father Stephen managed the country – but has now committed to Northern Ireland.
He has played in all five matches for Tommy Wright’s side during their current U21 European Championship qualifying campaign, starting against Georgia, Malta, Latvia and Greece.
Football League World have now reported that with Kenny’s contract expiring at Oriel Park, League One duo Blackpool and Lincoln are keen on signing the teenage striker on a free transfer.
However, they face competition from rivals in Belgium, while Scottish clubs are also interested in making a move.
Kenny has already racked up almost 70 senior league appearances across spells with Dundalk and a loan stint at Wexford in 2023.
He was one of four new call-ups to Northern Ireland’s U21 squad in September alongside Braiden Graham, Ceadach O’Neill and Ryan Donnelly.
"Eoin had played originally for the U17s and made it clear he wants to play for Northern Ireland,” said Wright at the time. “He did extremely well at Dundalk last year and has done well this season.
"We’ve five new faces to freshen up from what we had in March and we’ve a wee bit of experience in the squad with the likes of Michael Forbes, Tommy Fogarty, Jamie McDonnell, Patrick Kelly, all doing well.
"It’s a nice balance between ‘04s, ‘05s and some of the younger players.”