Lenihan ignores transfer talk to focus on title fight

Cork City’s Brian Lenihan is refusing to let rumours of a cross-channel transfer affect his concentration.

Lenihan, who turned 20 last month, has been a stand-out at right-back all season for City, who currently trail Dundalk at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on goal difference. As well as earning an U21 call-up for the Republic of Ireland, the former Corinthian Boys player has been the subject of transfer speculation, but he isn’t getting distracted.

“I can’t ignore it fully, but at the same time I have to stay focused,” said Lenihan (pictured).