AGEED DEAL: Leeds united Agreed teams with Nottingham forest to sign midfielder

Will Leeds sign Lewis O’Brien?

According to reliable journalist Alan Nixon on Patreon [via MOT Leeds News], Leeds are keen on potentially signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O’Brien before the transfer window shuts next Friday night.

The Reds want £10m for the services of the 24-year-old, who sealed a move to the City Ground from Huddersfield Town last summer, so a loan move to Elland Road could be in the offing. A clause could even be included that means the Whites have to sign him permanently if they are promoted back to the Premier League this season.

O’Brien has found it hard to make an impact in the top flight since arriving from Huddersfield, making only six starts in the competition last season and being loaned out to MLS side D.C. United midway through the campaign.

He has excelled in the Championship, however, making 131 appearances for Huddersfield, and chipping in with eight goals and 10 assists for them in that time which earned him a move to the top flight. It could be that the second tier is his best level where he can stand out the most, which is why he could be such a shrewd signing by Leeds.

Former Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan called O’Brien a “very special” player during their time together at the club, and his ability to dictate a midfield battle and be a tenacious presence off the ball could make such a difference at Elland Road.