Bristol City are hoping to sign Republic of Ireland youth international Jake O'Brien on loan this month to bolster their options in defence with a view to a permanent deal.
The 21-year-old is temporarily with Belgium second-tier side RWD Molenbeek from Crystal Palace but is expected to return to England. They currently sit at the top of the league with O'Brien featuring in 18 of their 20 matches this campaign.
The Robins have a long-standing interest in the towering defender who has a contract with the Premier League side until the summer of 2024. Manager Nigel Pearson has previously stated his intentions to sign a right-sided central defender having missed out on one during the summer.
