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Ronan Hale Transfer from Ross County to Gillingham
The undisclosed fee for Ronan Hale's move to Gillingham is believed to be approximately £250k. It is believed his former club Cliftonville will benefit from the deal after they inserted a sell-on clause when he left for Ross County in 2024.
The undisclosed fee for Ronan Hale's move to Gillingham is believed to be approximately £250k. It is believed his former club Cliftonville will benefit from the deal after they inserted a sell-on clause when he left for Ross County in 2024.
Northern Ireland striker Ronan Hale has been signed by Gillingham from the Scottish club Ross County for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year contract. Gillingham has a club option to extend Hale's contract by an additional year from the summer of 2028. According to Gillingham's club website, Ronan Hale stated that Gillingham is the place he wants to be to play his football and that he is eager to begin.
Northern Ireland striker Ronan Hale has been signed by Gillingham from the Scottish club Ross County for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year contract. Gillingham has a club option to extend Hale's contract by an additional year from the summer of 2028. According to Gillingham's club website, Ronan Hale stated that Gillingham is the place he wants to be to play his football and that he is eager to begin.
Ross County have received an improved bid for Ronan Hale from Gillingham, an English League Two club. Two bids from Gillingham had previously been rejected, and Hale had informed Ross County of his wish to move to England. According to The Ross-shire Journal, a much improved offer has been received and is being considered by Ross County.
Ross County have received an improved bid for Ronan Hale from Gillingham, an English League Two club. Two bids from Gillingham had previously been rejected, and Hale had informed Ross County of his wish to move to England. According to The Ross-shire Journal, a much improved offer has been received and is being considered by Ross County.
Manager Ferguson has confirmed that Ross County rejected a six-figure bid from Gillingham for Ronan Hale. MacGregor revealed the offer was not turned down for financial reasons but because County did not have a replacement arranged. Both men stressed that Hale would only leave this month on County’s terms. Ferguson said that Hale would like to go to further his career and explore an opportunity to play in England. The manager added that there is no problem with Hale and that he is not criticizing the club. With 18 months left on his contract, Ferguson stated that if a departure was to happen, it would be on their terms. He stated that Gillingham have had two offers for the player turned down and said he does not think the situation is concluded. Ferguson added that the club's stance has been explained to Hale and they will deal with the situation as it develops.
Manager Ferguson has confirmed that Ross County rejected a six-figure bid from Gillingham for Ronan Hale. MacGregor revealed the offer was not turned down for financial reasons but because County did not have a replacement arranged. Both men stressed that Hale would only leave this month on County’s terms. Ferguson said that Hale would like to go to further his career and explore an opportunity to play in England. The manager added that there is no problem with Hale and that he is not criticizing the club. With 18 months left on his contract, Ferguson stated that if a departure was to happen, it would be on their terms. He stated that Gillingham have had two offers for the player turned down and said he does not think the situation is concluded. Ferguson added that the club's stance has been explained to Hale and they will deal with the situation as it develops.
Ronan Hale, who is 27, has reportedly requested to leave Ross County following the club's rejection of a potential £200,000 offer from Gillingham, a League Two side. The Northern Ireland international submitted a transfer request after a third bid from Gillingham was rejected. It is understood that Hale is unhappy and he has communicated to club officials his desire to leave. His absence from a recent match, which was due to illness, has resulted in further speculation. Roy MacGregor, the chairman of Ross County, is believed to want to retain the striker during a relegation battle. In June, the chairman indicated to the Ross-Shire Journal that the club was not in a position where it needed to sell and that any potential buyer would have to make a significant offer. In addition to Gillingham, it is understood that Reading FC maintains an interest in the player. It has also been reported that League One clubs Wigan Athletic and Stevenage, as well as fourth-tier Salford City, have expressed interest. The centre-forward joined Ross County in July 2024 and has a contract until May 2027. This season, he has scored seven goals and provided one assist in 18 Scottish Championship appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €400k.
Ronan Hale, who is 27, has reportedly requested to leave Ross County following the club's rejection of a potential £200,000 offer from Gillingham, a League Two side. The Northern Ireland international submitted a transfer request after a third bid from Gillingham was rejected. It is understood that Hale is unhappy and he has communicated to club officials his desire to leave. His absence from a recent match, which was due to illness, has resulted in further speculation. Roy MacGregor, the chairman of Ross County, is believed to want to retain the striker during a relegation battle. In June, the chairman indicated to the Ross-Shire Journal that the club was not in a position where it needed to sell and that any potential buyer would have to make a significant offer. In addition to Gillingham, it is understood that Reading FC maintains an interest in the player. It has also been reported that League One clubs Wigan Athletic and Stevenage, as well as fourth-tier Salford City, have expressed interest. The centre-forward joined Ross County in July 2024 and has a contract until May 2027. This season, he has scored seven goals and provided one assist in 18 Scottish Championship appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €400k.
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