Jack Byrne in 'fantastic position' to tackle future dilemmas - Paul Corry

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne is in an excellent position when it comes to the career choices he faces in the next few months, according to Paul Corry.

The four-time Republic of Ireland cap was the subject of interest from Charlotte FC last week ahead of today's Major League Soccer transfer deadline, with the Hoops rejecting every bid from the North Carolina outfit.

The MLS club's focus on the soon-to-be 27-year-old is long-standing as Byrne outlined himself on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast 18 months ago and is driven by their current head coach Christian Lattanzio who was an assistant to Patrick Vieira when Byrne was a key part of Manchester City's academy team.

And with Byrne's contract at Tallaght Stadium expiring when this season ends, the much-travelled playmaker has plenty of options when it comes to deciding where to take his career next as ex-UCD, Shamrock Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Corry outlined on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

"The age profile of Jack, he should be coming towards the prime of his career over the next three, four years and it would be great if he could stay at Shamrock Rovers," he said.

"But if he stays injury-free and that head coach is still there come the end of the season, Jack is in a fantastic position with regards to where he wants to take his career.

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"Shamrock Rovers have been brilliant in helping him rebuild and get back to really high levels but there is a feeling that with six months left on his contract, if he is to kick on