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01st Jul 2016

Darren Randolph is the latest Irish player to be linked with a big transfer

Randolph will be allowed leave West Ham for a bargain price

Robert Redmond

The Republic of Ireland players put themselves in the shop window with their performances at Euro 2016.

Jeff Hendrick has been linked with moves to Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace and Galatasaray, Robbie Brady’s heroics has him reportedly on the verge of a move to Leicester City and Shane Duffy is on Celtic’s radar.

Darren Randolph could also be on his way out of West Ham.

The Ireland goalkeeper joined the London club on a free transfer last summer from Birmingham City, and acted as back-up to Adrian, playing in cup games and in the league towards the end of the season when the first-choice ‘keeper was injured.

Randolph played 15 times in total last season, six times in the Premier League, but is no longer content being second choice, according to the Sun.

Darren Randolph 26/6/2016

The 29-year-old put in a number of fine displays at Euro 2016, particularly against France, where he pulled off a series of excellent saves, and has reportedly been told by West Ham that he is free to leave the club as long as his transfer valuation is met.

Randolph is available for £3m, a bargain considering the inevitable inflation of transfer fees that will occur this summer due to the new television deal.

A West Ham source reportedly told the Sun:

“We’ve all been so proud of Darren and it would come as no surprise were enquiries to start. He’s a top level world class international and were a club to meet our valuation it would be hard to stand in his way.”

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