The 17-year-old is on the radar of several clubs across the water
Glentoran youngster Rhys Walsh could be set for a big move across the water.
The 17-year-old is on the radar of several clubs including EFL Championship giants Sunderland who he is spending the week with.
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The Black Cats are keen on the teenage forward after watching his climb through the ranks at the Oval.
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Walsh is a graduate of the East Belfast club’s academy and has featured twice already this season for Warren Feeney’s first-team.
He played in the Europa Conference League qualifiers against Gzira United, scoring in the dramatic penalty shootout defeat.
He also made a late cameo in Glentoran’s opening day win against Glenavon , playing 13 minutes of the late win at Mourneview Park.
Walsh – a Northern Ireland Under 17 inrternational – was an unused sub in last Friday’s game against champions Larne, after emerging as a leading young talent in the Sports Direct Premiership.
Speaking about the youngster during the summer, Glens boss Feeney said: “Little Rhys is 16 years of age and a fantastic prospect. I said I wanted to look at the kids.
“You have experience in there with Shay (McCartan), Josh (Kelly), Johnny Russell, Bailey Locke, who for me, has the attributes of being a fantastic player for Glentoran.
“He’s athletic, knows how to tackle and there has to be a pathway for the kids. I want to bleed the kids in now and get them playing. It makes us better for the future.”
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