Pat McCourt has impressed since arriving at Derry City

An offer for Pat McCourt from an English Premier League club has been described as "insulting" by Derry City chairman Pat McDaid.

Newly promoted West Bromwich Albion are believed to be the club targeting the 24-year-old former Rochdale winger.

"The offer had been rejected because we feel it is derisory - it's insulting to the club and the League of Ireland in general," said McDaid.

A second Premier League side are among a host of clubs interested in McCourt.

McDaid added: "We have another Premiership club, a couple of Championship teams and a couple of sides from the SPL in Scotland interested in Paddy.

"We have been speaking with the clubs over the last couple of weeks."

McCourt is a former Northern Ireland Under-21s international and played for Shamrock Rovers before moving to the Brandywell in 2005.

The Derry-born player scored six goals in 31 appearances for City last season.