Caulfield expects Lenihan exit

Cork City manager John Caulfield accepts the departure of Brian Lenihan is more than a probability, but is keen to ensure the club get the best possible deal.

City are currently in negotiations with a Premier League side, believed to be Hull City, regarding a possible transfer for the Republic of Ireland U21 international. Caulfield is reluctant to identify exactly who the suitors are but won’t stand in Lenihan’s way.

“A lot of teams have watched him,” he said, “but it’s a business deal and it isn’t up to Cork City to name the clubs involved.