Former Preston North End striker Sean Maguire has been linked with a return to the League of Ireland.
The 30-year-old is a free agent after leaving Carlisle United at the end of last season. Carlisle were relegated to League Two and the Cumbrians opted not to renew his contract.
In an interview in May, Maguire said his best years were still ahead of him, but didn’t rule out a return to Ireland, and now one of his former clubs has appeared on his radar. The Irishman scored 24 goals in 170 appearances for the Deepdale club after being signed from Cork City, and now a second spell at Turners Cross could be on the cards.
Cork City manager Tim Clancy was asked about Maguire, and he didn’t rule out making a move for him. He said: “Listen, I think any club in the country, if a player like Sean Maguire became available… I’d be interested in signing Sean Maguire, of course, obviously.
“If Sean became available and was interested in coming home, we’d certainly be one of the clubs that would be in probably a long line, ready to talk to.”
First and foremost, Maguire said that he would be focusing on things with his family with a baby due. Discussions had been held with some clubs after his release, but none with any teams where he is currently based which is in Preston.
