'No point denying it' - Ian Evatt discusses Bolton Wanderers transfer bid for Derry's Eoin Toal

Ian Evatt says Bolton Wanderers will monitor where their transfer interest in defender Eoin Toal leads to this summer after having a bid turned down by Derry City.

Wanderers have made three signings so far this summer with the addition of defender Jack Iredale on a permanent basis. Goalkeeper James Trafford and right-back Conor Bradley have both joined on loan for the season from Manchester City and Liverpool respectively.

The Whites are seeking to do some more business this summer before the transfer window closes at the end of September. Evatt has previously spoken of up to two more players perhaps being brought in.

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Toal has made more than 150 appearances for Derry and scored six goals. This season, he has turned out 20 times in the League of Ireland Premier Division and scored once.

Reports in Ireland emerged late on Monday evening that Wanderers had put in a bid for Toal, who is out of contract with Derry at the end of the current season, which will run out in November. The Whites have had their bid not accepted by the League of Ireland side at this present moment.

Evatt was frank and open on Bolton's interest in the player after his side's 2-2 draw against Stockport County behind closed doors yesterday afternoon. Wanderers will monitor the situation after an opening bid for Toal was not accepted.

The Bolton boss admits Wanderers like the defender and feels he will fit well in their system. But hinted that, like with any transfer, if the value goes above what Wanderers deem acceptable then they will move on.

Evatt said: “He’s a player that we’re aware of. We did make a bid, there’s no point denying it, and at