Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds ponders starting Lys Mousset while Aviva Stadium crowd reaches 25,000

Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds has said he is unsure whether to start former Premier League striker Lys Mousset in Sunday's clash with Shamrock Rovers as it was confirmed a record Premier Division crowd is set to attend the fixture at the Aviva Stadium.

Mousset has been the standout signing for Bohs in the off-season with manager Alan Reynolds making a host of changes to his squad.

Seven new signings have joined the Gypsies – including experienced League of Ireland players Niall Morahan, John Mountney and Colm Whelan.

But it was the former Sheffield United man that attracted the most headlines, having been purchased for over €20m throughout his career.

A spectacular pre-season goal against Waterford, as well as strikes against Athlone Town and Drogheda United, has only ramped up expectations among Bohs fans.

Speaking to RTÉ Sport, Reynolds said: "He's a lad that hasn't played for 18 months and took a gamble coming over to us.

"He just wants to get back playing and get love for football again. It seems to be a good fit, he’s an exciting talent. He has good quality and he is a great finisher.

"If he can get himself right and fit, people will enjoy watching him play and hopefully he's ready for Sunday.

"He'll definitely be involved, it's how much he'll play now is the next thing and will he start. But a player like that, you can't have enough of them in your squad."

Over 25,000 tickets have been sold for the game, which is more than six times the crowd had the game been played at Dalymount Park.

With six days to go until the game, it is hoped the number could reach 30,000 which would be unprecedented for a league game

Reynolds said: "We're really excited about the season firstly, it's been a long pre-season, we've been back early