Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are in the race to sign Huddersfield midfielder Lewis O’Brien, a report has claimed.
Football Insider claims that a chance to sign the 22-year-old has opened up after the trio spent a lengthy period of time keeping tabs on his progress.
Indeed, the Terriers are now willing to sell the midfielder. And while the West Yorkshire club have insisted that there is a ‘right price’ for his exit, their decision has nonetheless prompted interest.
The source adds that while O’Brien’s summer departure is likely, a January deal is also ‘possible’. But the interest from Newcastle, the Eagles and the Blades is in its infancy at the moment.
O’Brien, who mostly operates as a midfielder, can also play higher up the pitch and affect the attack. As such, his versatility has made him a key part of the Huddersfield team.
He has made 19 outings in all competitions, including 16 in the Championship. Indeed, after missing out for the first four league games, he has appeared in every match since.
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