Winger Paul McGovern has joined Falkirk from Glenavon on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Falkirk manager John McGlynn stated that Paul McGovern is an attacking player who can play across all front positions and has huge potential. McGlynn also mentioned that Falkirk have been tracking Paul McGovern for some time and signed him ahead of many Scottish and English top-level clubs. Paul McGovern said he had good options in England and Scotland, but chose Falkirk as the right choice for him at this stage in his career.

Falkirk are attempting to sign Paul McGovern, an 18-year-old winger from Glenavon who was recently named Northern Ireland's young player of the year. Glenavon are expected to sell the Northern Ireland under-19 international following their relegation from the Irish Premiership. Falkirk's manager John McGlynn and his head of recruitment Alan Fraser have been monitoring McGovern for several months and face competition from clubs in England's Championship and League One.