Sean O'Brien has told Newstalk Breakfast that a move to a Top 14 club is something he would have to consider.
The back row said that while he loves playing for Leinster and Ireland he has to consider his own interests and look after his best interests.
Both O'Brien and Jamie Heaslip have been linked with moves away as their enter the final year of their current deals.
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If deals materialized they would follow a path trodden by Ireland No 10 Jonny Sexton who is now at Racing Metro.
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