Crystal Palace are expected to reject all immediate offers for Jake O’Brien and want to keep hold of the in-demand centre-back for the start of pre-season, Bristol Live understands, which could leave Bristol City without the final piece of their defensive puzzle heading into July.
O’Brien remains a summer target for Bristol City as they look to further add to their defence after the signings of Rob Dickie, Ross McCrorie and Haydon Roberts. City tried to bring in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international on loan in January but were left frustrated by the fee Palace were asking for to make the temporary transfer happen.
The 22-year-old instead concluded his season at RWD Molenbeek in the Belgian second division as they secured promotion into the top-flight with O’Brien among the best defensive performers in the league.
