Leeds United set to make fresh move for Championship star

Premier League outfit Leeds United are prepared to trigger Lewis O’Brien’s £10m release clause as they look to lure him away from local rivals Huddersfield Town, as per a report from The Sun.

The 23-year-old has been a vital figure in guiding the Terriers’ to a promotion-chasing finish and is likely to start this afternoon in the Championship play-off final against Nottingham Forest, already recording three goals and three assists in 43 second-tier appearances this term.

That isn’t a true reflection of his actual impact though, proving to be the beating heart of Carlos Corberan’s side in the middle of the park and building on his progress from last season.

He was the subject of major interest from the Whites last summer and although Crystal Palace were reportedly prepared to hijack the move, it was the West Yorkshire outfit that were most heavily linked with the midfielder.

This interest is perhaps no surprise considering how close Corberan and then-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa were with the pair working together at Elland Road before the former’s departure.

They are continuing to keep tabs on the 23-year-old despite Bielsa’s departure, with Jesse Marsch needing to improve his midfield area to give Leeds the best possible chance of remaining afloat in the top flight again next season.

The Whites are likely to face considerable competition for his services though with Palace, Burnley, Brighton and Hove Albion, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers also keeping tabs on his situation according to TEAMtalk. And the Terriers are likely to offer him fresh terms if they are promoted, removing the release clause that’s currently in his contract.

The Verdict:

If Leeds are to recruit the 23-year-old, they may need to rely on Forest