He’d spoken in a March interview with the Irish Examiner about the prospect of remaining on Leeside due to the purchase option but it’s understood he’s exploring other options once the window opens next Tuesday, July 1.
Reports in the Dutch media suggested the figure necessary to exercise the option is €200,000 but it’s believed to be less than half that.
Friday’s visit of St Patrick’s Athletic to Turner’s Cross could mark the final game of the 23-year-old’s City stay but manager Ger Nash has understudy Conor Brann ready to step in.
They’re also interested in signing Shamrock Rovers’ Lee Steacy, a former stopper of Cobh Ramblers.
Nash, appointed last month following the resignation of Tim Clancy, has recruited two experienced two Irish defenders from the English leagues, Fiacre Kelleher and Rory Feely.
Activity in the window was underlined by the addition on Thursday night of Charlie Lutz, a 20-year-old attacker Nash was familiar with from his term managing Aston Villa’s U18s.
Kitt Nelson (20) has extended his loan stint from Preston North End for the remainder of the season but Rio Shipston is expected to rejoin parent club Sheffield Wednesday following the completion of his temporary stint next week.
City are four points adrift of Sligo Rovers heading into Friday’s series of fixtures, and 13 behind the eight place Waterford occupy to avoid the relegation playoff.