TSG Hoffenheim agree fee with Shamrock Rovers for rising star Michael Noonan

TRANSFER NOISE: Michael Noonan of Shamrock Rovers celebrates. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim have had an improved third bid of an upfront €1.8m for teen sensation Michael Noonan accepted by champions Shamrock Rovers.

The club are currently third in the German top-flight and recently had two offers rejected but Rovers were tempted by a better package received in recent days closer to their €2m valuation.