Grant McCann responds to Kian Leavy links as he provides Doncaster Rovers transfer update
Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann has admitted that the club is interested in signing Kian Leavy, but has also stated that the 24-year-old midfielder is contracted to St Patrick's Athletic and is therefore not a priority target.
Leavy, who earned his maiden Republic of Ireland call-up in June, has been linked with a move to Doncaster Rovers in recent days, with reports suggesting that the club is keen to sign the midfielder.
However, McCann has played down the speculation, stating that the club is not actively pursuing a move for Leavy at this time. Instead, he has suggested that the club is focused on developing its own young players and may look to loan out some of its more experienced players in the coming weeks.
As the new season approaches, Doncaster Rovers will be looking to build on its 14th-place finish in League One last season, which saw the club earn 60 points from 46 games. The club has already started to make moves in the transfer market, with McCann stating that the club is looking to bring in some new faces to strengthen its squad.
However, the transfer window is set to close on September 1, and McCann has admitted that the club may not be able to make any further signings before the deadline. This could mean that the club's plans for the new season are put on hold, at least until the January transfer window opens.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 14th in League One, 60 pts, 17W-9D-20L from 46 games, recent form WDLWW.
Doncaster Rovers will be looking to improve on its league standing this season, and McCann has stated that the club is focused on making a push for the playoffs. However, with the transfer window set to close soon, it is not yet clear whether the club will be able to make any significant signings before the deadline.
Goals this season: 50 scored, 69 conceded (-19 goal difference).
The club's goal difference has been a major concern this season, and McCann has stated that the club is working hard to improve its defensive record. With the new season just around the corner, the club will be looking to put its poor defensive record behind it and focus on scoring more goals.
Title race: 43 points behind leaders Lincoln.
Doncaster Rovers will be looking to close the gap on the leaders in the title race this season, and McCann has stated that the club is focused on making a push for the top six. However, with the transfer window set to close soon, it is not yet clear whether the club will be able to make any significant signings before the deadline.
As for Kian Leavy, it is not yet clear whether the midfielder will be able to secure a move to Doncaster Rovers in the coming weeks. However, with the transfer window set to close soon, it's likely that the club will have to wait until the January transfer window opens before making any further moves.
In the meantime, the club will be focused on developing its own young players and strengthening its squad for the new season. With the transfer window set to close soon, it's an exciting time for Doncaster Rovers fans, who will be eagerly awaiting news of any further signings in the coming weeks.
