Skysports are reporting that Championship side Peterborough United have tabled a bid for Dundalk
star Daniel Kearns.
The Belfast born Ireland U21 international has been earning rave reviews for the Airtricity Premier
League outfit and a number of clubs have been keeping tabs on his progress
Championship outfit Peterborough have held a long-term interest in Kearns and they have now firmed
up their interest with a six-figure offer for the exciting attacking midfielder.
Ireland U21 manager Noel King has confirmed his Ireland Under 21 squad for the friendly
international with Austria in the Showgrounds, Sligo on Tuesday the 9th August. Leeds United full
back Aiden White is a new addition to the squad, while goalkeeper Aaron McCarey links up at this
level for the first time, following his performances at the UEFA Under 19 Finals in Romania last
week.
The sixth edition of the all-Ireland Setanta Sports Cup, named after the Irish sports station,
kicks off on Monday with an expanded tournament and a different format. Twelve teams will compete,
six from Northern Ireland's Carling Premiership and six from the Airtricity League in the Republic
of Ireland, with four of those teams Crusaders, Glentoran, Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers given a
bye into the quarter-finals.
