Chelsea are reportedly showing interest in Shamrock Rovers' 17-year-old Irish forward Michael Noonan, who is considered one of the Republic of Ireland's best emerging talents. Chelsea is one of a number of clubs interested in the player, with one report having stated that Hoffenheim were close to signing him. Celtic have also been proactive in their attempt to sign the forward, having invited him to watch the Glasgow derby earlier this year.
There have been conflicting media reports about the player's future, as Shamrock Rovers are said to be maintaining their asking price. The Ireland U21 international, for whom he has 3 caps and 1 goal, joined Shamrock Rovers in January 2025 and has a contract until November 2026, with a current Transfermarkt market value of €400k. It was reported in January 2026 that Rovers value the player at €2 million, had rejected two bids from Hoffenheim, and that Celtic had also submitted an offer.
