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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles in the mix to sign Lewis O’Brien"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-06-03T10:10:46Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles in the mix to sign Lewis O’Brien

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) are in the mix to pip Leeds United to the signing of midfielder Lewis O’Brien, according to [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/lewis-obrien-transfer-news-huddersfield-powerless-premier-league-transfer-awaits).**

### The Lowdown: O’Brien’s impressive campaign

O’Brien, described as [‘sensational’](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/obrien-huddersfield-town-transfer-links-21355696) by teammate Jonathan Hogg, was an ever-present figure for Huddersfield Town last season.

Primarily a central midfielder, the 23-year-old made [50](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lewis-obrien/leistungsdaten/spieler/560694) appearances in all competitions, turning out in [seven](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lewis-obrien/leistungsdaten/spieler/560694) different positions ranging from a defensive midfielder to a centre-forward.

O’Brien helped The Terriers to the Championship playoff final at Wembley, but Carlos Corberan’s side fell at the final hurdle. Now, it looks as if O’Brien could still make a move to the Premier League regardless.

### The Latest: Palace in the mix

According to [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/lewis-obrien-transfer-news-huddersfield-powerless-premier-league-transfer-awaits) journalist Graeme Bailey, O’Brien is destined to leave Huddersfield this summer and reportedly has a releasee clause in the region of £12m.

Leeds remain the big admirers of the midfielder, however, Palace have been name-checked as another side in the mix to secure O’Brien’s signature.

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### The Verdict: Needed?

Palace look fairly short of midfield options heading into Patrick Vieira’s second season in charge, so it shouldn’t come as a shock to see Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman eyeing possible additions in that area. The Eagles currently have [five](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/crystal-palace/kader/verein/873) defensive and central midfielders on the books, [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/crystal-palace/kader/verein/873) of which are out of contract at the end of June.

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A replacement for Conor Gallagher may also be needed if the club can’t bring him back to Selhurst Park, so going after a player like O’Brien could be another wise move from a Championship club after deals for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

***In other news: [Palace and Vieira eyeing ambitious move for rapid defender.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/crystal-palace-transfer-news-chris-richards/)***