Much has been made of the fact that Leeds United have not signed a central midfielder since Adam Forshaw joined the club in January 2018. Many Leeds fans celebrated that the club have 'finally signed a midfielder' when Brenden Aaronson arrived as the Whites' first signing of the summer, but in his play-style and in his on-field positioning, the American international will look far more like a forward or a winger, particularly in Jesse Marsch's preferred formations.
Leeds are hopeful of hanging onto Kalvin Phillips and extending the academy product's contract at Elland Road, despite interest from Manchester City, but it is clear that Victor Orta has work to do in bringing in a player to play alongside the England international, as Aaronson will not be that player. One of those linked is Huddersfield Town's Lewis O'Brien.
The young midfielder was a target for the Whites last summer, after they failed to sign Conor Gallagher on loan from Chelsea. However, they could not agree a deal with the Terriers. After Huddersfield missed out on promotion to the Premier League, Leeds may well try again for the player, who is said to be available for around £10million.
