“Represents fantastic value” – West Ham United emerge as suitors for Huddersfield Town star: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

West Ham United have emerged as one of several Premier League clubs holding an interest in Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien.

As per the Huddersfield Daily Examiner (print edition, 9th June, back page), the Hammers, along with Southampton and Crystal Palace, are eyeing a move for the 23-year-old this summer.

It is believed that the midfielder has a £12 million pounds release clause in his contract.

O’Brien appeared 50 times in all competitions for the Terriers in 2021/22, helping them to reach the Championship play-off final.

With the above in mind, we asked three of our writers here at FLW for their thoughts on O’Brien being linked with a move to the London Stadium.

Billy Mulley

West Ham typically make good use of the EFL market, with Lewis O’Brien one of the finest players the Championship has to offer at the moment.

The Hammers need to bolster competition levels within the squad, and whilst it is difficult to say that he would go in and see regular minutes, he is someone who would be able to adapt if required.

He would also represent an investment opportunity, with the midfielder still just 23 years of age and could continue on this upward trajectory at an ambitious club like West Ham.

O’Brien deserves to have all the higher level interest he is receiving at the moment, with the young midfielder’s relentlessness, technical ability and intelligence all combining to make a fine player with an excellent future ahead of him.

West Ham need to add to their squad and they could do far worse than adding a