Callum O’Dowda’s time at Bristol City is firmly in the balance as Bristol Live understands the club have no intention of activating the Republic of Ireland international’s 12-month option.
O’Dowda is one of four first-team players out of contract at the end of the season but the Robins retain the opportunity to extend his agreement by an additional year. But due to financial considerations and the concept of what represents value in Championship salaries following the impact of Covid-19, the Robins simply aren’t willing to continue to pay O’Dowda what he has earned over the last three seasons.
That leaves the distinct chance that the winger will leave Ashton Gate on a free transfer at the end of June but there is also a possibility he could also be offered reduced terms, which would fall in line with City’s redesigned wage structure, although no offer has been forthcoming as yet.
