Leeds are expected to make their first bid this week for player who wants ER move – report

Leeds are expected to make their first bid this week for player who wants ER move – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com

Leeds United are expected to make their first move for Lewis O’Brien this summer, according to reports from The Sun.

Crystal Palace are also interested in signing the highly-rated 22-year-old midfielder.

Bolstering the midfield is a priority for the Eagles. They have already signed Conor Gallagher – who was also targeted by Leeds – on loan from Chelsea.

Phil Hay claimed earlier this week that both Leeds and Bielsa want the player at the club. However, both the clubs are poles apart in their valuation of the midfielder.

Leeds are looking to sign a new midfielder to provide a back-up option for Kalvin Phillips, although Bielsa remains adamant that he has enough cover with him.

The Championship outfit value O’Brien at around £8-10 million, and Leeds feel their valuation is over the top.

The Sun claim that Leeds will make an offer in the region £7 million this week. It has been claimed that the player personally prefers a move to Elland Road.

 

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