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title: "Leeds: Whites tipped to sign Lewis O’Brien in January"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-09-03T18:40:47Z"
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# Leeds: Whites tipped to sign Lewis O’Brien in January

**Leeds United could reignite their interest in Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien in the January transfer window, according to Sky Sports pundit Kevin Campbell.**

### The Lowdown: Endless O’Brien links

The Whites were linked with a number of players in the summer, but few individuals cropped up more than O’Brien.

The 22-year-old was constantly [tipped](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-tipped-to-sign-lewis-obrien/) to move to Elland Road, having shone for Huddersfield in recent years, making [86 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/lewis-obrien/alletore/spieler/560694) and [winning](https://www.htafc.com/news/2020/august/lewis-obrien-named-towns-player-of-the-year/) the club’s Player of the Year award in 2019/20.

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### The Latest: Pundit makes January prediction

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/campbell-tips-leeds-to-return-for-obrien-in-january-after-fresh-orta-quotes/), former Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell said Leeds could go back in for O’Brien in January, claiming the funds are available to bring him in:

> “The money is there. Sometimes these transfers are to fatten your squad up. The player might not go into the starting 11 straight away.
>
> “£8million to fatten the squad when Leeds actually have players who can do a job, maybe it wasn’t the priority.
>
> “Maybe they will bide their time and return for him in January.”

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### The Verdict: Shrewd mid-season addition

While O’Brien may not necessarily have been a must-need signing in the summer, he could be a shrewd acquisition midway through the campaign.

At that point, a gruelling season could be starting to take its toll physically and the midfielder could be a welcome addition, in terms of squad depth and options at Marcelo Bielsa’s disposal.

Not only that, but O’Brien’s age means he would come in as a long-term signing, rather than a short-term quick fix, suggesting Leeds are continuing to build towards the future.

***In other news, Leeds have faced a potential blow regarding one transfer target. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/leeds-united-premier-league/leeds-united-whites-face-fabio-carvalho-blow/).***