League of Ireland footballer set to enter Love Island villa

It’s understood that the player – who does not hail from Ireland – has stepped away from his current club because he’s due to enter the high-profile series in the coming week.

Identities of prospective housemates are kept under wraps by the producers until the last minute with legal agreements signed as part of the terms and conditions.

But team-mates of the individual in question, who is in his early 20s and a fringe player, have learned that he has opted to pursue the opportunity to go on the island with his club understanding of his desire to enter a show that has life-changing potential for contestants.

There will be no public statement on his situation until participation is confirmed.