Williams on the move to Shels
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A deal to transfer goalkeeper Steve Williams to Shelbourne is ironed out. Dundalk is now awaiting final acceptance from the Dublin club.
The Lilywhites stand to receive a fee of £25,000, which represents an increase of £2,500 on the original offer.
Shelbourne initially seek to spread the payments over five years, but Dundalk negotiate an 18-month period instead, and also insert a ‘sell-on’ cause by which they will benefit if Williams moves to a professional club while with Shels.
He has one year left on his Dundalk contract after spending last season on loan at Tolka Park.
Williams doesn’t want to play in the First Division, and next year, under the Bosman ruling, would be free to move without Dundalk receiving a fee.
Under an arrangement with a debtor, the club will receive £10,000 of the fee.
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