Duff and Shels close in on Mipo Odubeko signing

Odubeko made 11 appearances for the Fleetwood Town, scoring once, but the parties agreed a mutual contract cancellation in midweek to facilitate his return to Ireland.

LOI-BOUND: Ireland's Mipo Odubeko celebrates scoring a goal. Pic: Bryan Keane/Inpho

League of Ireland champions Shelbourne are in pole position to bolster their title defence by recruiting former Ireland U21 striker Mipo Odubeko.

Since departing West Ham United, for whom he twice appeared in the first-team, the Dubliner has had spells in Portugal with Maritimo and English League Two outfit Fleetwood Town.