Premier League side Leeds United and Championship outfit Huddersfield Town are not 'a million miles apart' in their valuation of midfielder Lewis O'Brien, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

The 22-year-old has been the subject of major interest from the Whites in recent weeks, with Marcelo Bielsa's side even going as far as launching an opening bid for his services, although that was rejected by the Terriers.

As per The Sun's Alan Nixon, Carlos Corberan's men value one of their most valuable assets at £10m - and despite O'Brien's contract expiring in less than 12 months as things stand - the club have the option of extending his deal for a further year which could give them the upper hand at the negotiating table.

This potential move would continue what has been a long playing career in Yorkshire despite his tender age, with the 22-year-old graduating from his current side's youth system and subsequently spending time at Bradford City on loan during the 2018/19 campaign, before becoming a key player at the John Smith's Stadium.

The midfielder has made 80 second-tier appearances in the last two seasons and after being appointed as one of the Terriers' vice-captains in the summer, he is set to play a major role in the Championship again unless Bielsa can lure him to Elland Road between now and the end of August.

At this stage though, the Yorkshire Evening Post have also said nothing is 'imminent' on this potential deal and discussions are not yet 'ongoing'.

The Verdict:

Considering they have the power to trigger an automatic one-year extension on his contract, Huddersfield Town shouldn't be prepared to sell one of their key men for a cut-price deal, especially to a Premier League side.

A sale of around £10m would give them the resources to strengthen multiple areas in their team, but they shouldn't let him go too close to the transfer deadline without a replacement already on their way to the John Smith's Stadium.

O'Brien played a key role in ensuring the Terriers stayed up last term and without his presence in the middle of the park, they could struggle even more if an adequate replacement isn't brought in to fill the major void he will leave.

Therefore, striking a deal at the right time and at the right price will be crucial for the Championship side's future. This is presuming the midfielder is willing to leave the John Smith's Stadium though, which is certainly not guaranteed.