Blackpool make improved bid for Hoops' in-form Andy Lyons

The wing-back is preparing for Champions League action in Bulgaria. 

HOOP DREAMS: Shamrock Rovers' Andy Lyons gets away from with Thaylor of Hibernians in their European clash last week. 

Ireland’s Champions League participants, Shamrock Rovers, could be about to lose another of their key men as Blackpool have increased their bid for Andy Lyons to €230,000.

The wing-back is currently in Bulgaria with the Hoops as they prepare to face Ludogorets on Tuesday in the first leg of the second round but the English Championship outfit are keen to land the Ireland U21 international in this window.