Top MLS club joins race to sign Dundalk star

“There are big clubs involved and I’ve met a few now.”

Patrick McEleney is considering a move to a ‘top Major League Soccer club’ as he prepares to decide his next step, writes Stephen Barry.

Oldham Athletic were reported to be in pole position to add McEleney to their growing Irish contingent, although Wigan Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Coventry City, Doncaster Rovers and the unnamed American side have also been linked with the 25-year-old.