Jake O'Brien on verge of joining Belgian side on loan 

GAINING EXPERIENCE: Jake O'Brien of Republic of Ireland. Photo by Fedja Krvavac/Sportsfile

Cork native Jake O’Brien is understood to be on the verge of joining Belgian club RWD Molenbeek from Crystal Palace.

The centre-back and his clubmate Luke Plange are set to spend the rest of the season at the second division club that Palace co-owner John Textor also has a major stake in.