Reading FC target 'one to watch', says Irish football expert

The 20-year-old of Drogheda United has scored seven goals in 20 appearances from out wide, earning a call-up to the Ireland Under-21s for the first time this month.

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Making his debut at 17 and making over 80 appearances already, the forward is thought to be valued at six-figures, with Alan Nixon reporting that Blackpool and the Royals are fighting an unnamed Italian second tier side for his signature.

Geraghty, a journalist for the likes of The Irish Mirror and Irish Times, spoke of the potential Davis has amid rumours of a switch this summer.

“Yeah, look, another lad really turning heads at the moment is Warren Davis from Drogheda United," Geraghty told Betway.

 "He’s just after getting his first call-up to the Ireland Under-21s, which is a big moment for him - and well deserved.

"There’s talk of interest from across the water - Reading, Blackpool and Preston have been keeping tabs on him. He’s only 20, but he’s made a serious impact in the Premier Division this season. 

"You can’t ignore six goals and a couple of assists already, and it isn't only the numbers - it’s the way he’s playing as well.

"He’s got that real spark about him. He's got great energy, he's lightning quick, and not afraid to run at defenders. Fearless in the final third,"

"Now traditionally, you’d expect him to line out on the left, but Kevin Doherty’s been a bit clever with him – using him more centrally, either playing just off the striker or even as a sort of false nine, and it’s really worked.

"That flexibility’s been key to Drogheda’s good run. They’ve even spent a bit of time at the top of the table, which not many would’ve predicted.

"And his goal against Shelbourne - last year’s champions - was something else. You could be talking about goal of the season there. 

"He’s already found the net at underage level for Ireland too, so it’s no surprise he’s on a few radars now. Definitely one to watch.”