Glentoran boss Warren Feeney plots bold triple swoop for coveted trio
Irish Premiership
Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle may not be destined for a return to Coleraine and instead could be headed to Glentoran
Having come under intense transfer interest from Larne, Cliftonville left-back Levi Ives is now under Glentoran's spotlight
Glentoran are set to test Coleraine's resolve and make an attempt for the multi-faceted Lyndon Kane
Warren Feeney has been given the green light to launch an ambitious three-pronged attack in the transfer market.
The Glentoran manager made a move for Cliftonville left-back Levi Ives earlier this week. And now he has Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle and Coleraine defender Lyndon Kane firmly in his sights.
Ironically, the Bannsiders thought they were close to sealing a return to The Showgrounds for McGonigle last weekend.
The east Belfast club also believed McGonigle was destined to head back to Coleraine but made enquiries about rerouting the Dungiven man to The Oval.
Glentoran feel they might have an edge as they can offer the talented forward full-time football, which is thought to appeal.
Feeney recently put the kibosh on a proposal to swap McGonigle for Jay Donnelly, but it remains to be seen if a player will be involved in a revived deal.
Kane, who has been successfully employed as a midfielder and a right-back, has played for Coleraine for the last eight years, though is still only 26.
A departure from Ballycastle Road would be a surprise as Kane has strong ties to his home town club and has just commenced his testimonial year.
However, Glens sources suggest Feeney thinks he is worth pursuing despite being under contract with the Bannsiders until 2024.
The Glentoran manager sought and received assurances from club owner Ali Pour that he would be backed
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