It seems we may have a frontrunner in the race for Larne striker Lee Bonis.
Last month we reported Blackpool, Birmingham, Wigan and Portsmouth were all showing an interest in Bonis, who scored 19 goals for the Invermen last season.
But according to reports from England another club has stolen a march on any potential suitors.
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Derby County are pushing for a play-off spot in League One and according to The Sun they have targeted Bonis as a summer recruit regardless of whether they gain promotion to the Championship or not.
Scottish Premiership side Dundee United are also reported to be keen admirers of the former Portadown frontman. The 23-year-old was also linked with a switch to Rotherham United in January.
Larne are reportedly holding out for £300,000 for Bonis, which would see the club make a significant profit for the player who made the switch to Inver Park for £100,000 nearly 18 months ago.
Since then the frontman has become an integral part of boss Tiernan Lynch's side.
His 19 goals helped Larne secure their first Premiership title including one in the crucial 2-0 win over Crusaders which secured the Gibson Cup.
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