Leeds United in six-way battle to sign Lewis O’Brien whose fate may be sealed next week

Leeds United could completed unfinished business by signing Huddersfield Town ace Lewis O’Brien, and the midfielder’s future could be determined as early as next week, TEAMtalk understands.

The 23-year-old has once again been one of the stand-out performers in the Championship this season. The Huddersfield midfielder has pulled the strings in the engine room and has guided the Terriers into contention for promotion.

Indeed, Huddersfield finished the season in third and will now run the gauntlet that is the play-offs.

First up is Luton Town with the first leg of their semi-final taking place on Friday. The second leg will be played next Monday, May 16.

However, TEAMtalk has been told Huddersfield have an added incentive in their quest for promotion – O’Brien’s future at the club could depend on it.

It is believed that Lewis O’Brien does have a release clause in his contract that could allow him to leave for around £12m.

And given the form of the 23-year-old, it is highly unlikely that he won’t be on the move unless Town can come through the play-offs.

If they do, that will present them with a far greater chance of retaining their vice-captain. Failure to do so will almost certainly see him snapped up by one of the many interested Premier League sides, including Leeds United.

The Whites are understood to be ready to pounce after chasing O’Brien last summer. Links with the midfielder also continued throughout the winter window.

Leeds were on the lookout for midfield reinforcements to lighten the load on Kalvin Phillips. In the end, however, Marcelo Bielsa did not add to his midfield with the return from injury for Adam Forshaw deemed satisfactory enough.

That decision – along with many others at Elland Road this season –