Nottingham Forest must battle Leeds for Bristol City ace.
Leeds United are weighing up a move for Bristol City winger Callum O’Dowda, report Sky Sports.
If O’Dowda is available for transfer, new Nottingham Forest boss Martin O’Neill is also likely to be interested.
O’Neill handed O’Dowda his Republic of Ireland debut two years ago and is a big fan of the winger, who can play on either flank.
The new Forest boss hailed O’Dowda as the future of Irish football.
He told Sky Sports: “With a little bit of luck, he’s the future of the Republic of Ireland national side over the next decade.”
O’Neill also told the Irish Mirror: “I’ve got a lot of time for Callum and I think he’s got a lot of natural talent. He needs a lot of encouragement but he wants to learn.”
This season O’Dowda has scored twice and provided three assists in 12 starts.
Leeds are reportedly eyeing him as an alternative to Swansea’s Daniel James as they seek to sign a winger.
If Forest get involved, O’Neill’s presence could give them the edge. After Diogo Goncalves’ disappointing lack of impact, Forest could do with bringing in a fresh face who knows the Championship.
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