Republic of Ireland under-21 international Dara O'Shea is reportedly on the radar of Premier League club Bournemouth.
The 20-year-old has impressed on loan at Exeter City from West Brom this season.
Dubliner O'Shea, who began his career with St Kevin's Boys, has made 26 league appearances at the heart of an Exeter defence that is pushing for the playoffs in League Two, occupying the final spot with a game to go.
And the Daily Mail have reported that the Cherries believe O'Shea can make a similar jump to David Brooks and be a young star in the Premier League after impressing in the lower divisions.
O'Shea started and captained Ireland in Stephen Kenny's first game in charge of the under-21s last month at Tallaght Stadium.
Kenny's side defeated Luxembourg 3-0.
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