Leeds United currently leads the Championship table and are looking to bolster their position in the January transfer window.
With just over two weeks remaining in the window, Lewis O’Brien is on Leeds United’s radar as they consider signing Nottingham Forest’s midfielder.
O’Brien recently completed his loan at LAFC, which also means LAFC decided against making that move permanent.
O’Brien’s stint in MLS displayed his ability to perform and could be useful in Leeds’ promotion goals.
A Versatile Midfield Option for Farke
O’Brien is a great asset to Leeds since he is by all accounts the best fit candidate.
He showed great variability at Huddersfield as he played in central midfield and left back among other roles.
His ability to fill any role resembles Stuart Dallas’ characteristics, a past favourite of the Leeds fans.
Defensively, O’Brien repeatedly completed a significant number of ball recoveries while assisting the attacking plays.
Throughout his last championship season, he averaged 3.0 tackles as well as interceptions per game, recording 3 assists after 43 games played.
Considering the fact that injuries are always a realistic threat, O’Brien’s versatility could be essential for Daniel Farke’s team.
Key to Leeds’ Promotion Push
With the aim of helping Leeds to maintain their position ahead of Sheffield United and Burnley in the Championship race, adding a player such as O’Brien could increase the likelihood of promotion.
While Leeds already have strong midfield options, the combination of O’Brien’s defensive solidity and attacking creativity could add balance to the team.
Whether on loan or as a permanent transfer, there is no denying that O’Brien would strengthen Leeds’ squad while providing Farke with a versatile player who is willing to fill a number of roles.
Furthermore, the arrival of O’Brien could be a key moment in the quest of Leeds fans to return to the Premier League.
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