Walsall 'make bid' for young Larne midfielder Dylan Sloan - report

Walsall have 'made a bid' for Larne midfielder Dylan Sloan - according to reports in Northern Ireland.

Sloan has reportedly attracted previous interest from England, but Belfast Newsletter have claimed that the Saddlers have made a formal bid for the youngster, who penned a new long-term deal with Larne earlier this year.

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The 21-year-old has played 58 times for the Inver Reds in the NI Premiership and won back-to-back league titles in 2023 and 2024 respectively. 

He also helped them make history as Larne qualified for European competition when they featured in the Europa Conference League last term. 

Sloan featured in all six League Phase games and came off the bench as a late substitute during Larne's maiden win in Europe over KAA Gent at Windsor Park. 

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