Mipo Odubeko linked with Le Havre move as Shelbourne contract nears expiry

Irish-Nigerian forward Mipo Odubeko is being linked with a move from Shelbourne to French club Le Havre AC.

The 24-year-old centre-forward could leave the League of Ireland Premier Division for Ligue 1, although the transfer remains a rumour and no move has been confirmed.

Odubeko has made 16 league appearances for Shelbourne in 2026, scoring four goals and providing two assists. He joined the Dublin club from Fleetwood on 1 January 2025 in a free transfer.

His current contract is due to expire on 30 November 2026, meaning the reported interest from Le Havre comes with his Shelbourne deal approaching its end. Odubeko’s market value is listed at €150,000.

The Tallaght-born striker began his senior career after progressing through the youth systems at Manchester City, Manchester United and West Ham, but his recent career has included loan spells with Huddersfield, Doncaster and Port Vale before permanent moves to Maritimo, Fleetwood and Shelbourne.

Odubeko has not featured for Shelbourne in their 2026 UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign, FAI Cup run or Leinster Senior Cup fixtures, with his recorded appearances this season coming in the Premier Division.

Shelbourne remain his current club, with the forward’s contract set to run until the end of November.