According to TEAMtalk, Everton are prepared to authorize the sale of defender Jake O’Brien this week, with several Premier League clubs having already made contact over a possible move late in the transfer window. Sources close to the situation confirm that the Toffees will listen to suitable offers for the player before the transfer deadline. Sources have named Leeds United among the sides to have expressed their interest. Everton signed O’Brien for £17million in 2024 and a deal in the region of £30-35 million would represent a significant profit for the club. O’Brien is understood to be open to a move that guarantees more consistent playing time in a central defensive position. Talks remain at an early stage.

Leeds United and Crystal Palace have both shown interest in Everton defender Jake O'Brien during the final days of the transfer window. Both Premier League teams are interested in the versatile 25-year-old, who can operate at centre-back and right-back. However, Everton will not allow the Republic of Ireland international to leave until a new right-back is signed. O'Brien, who is contracted until 2028, was an unused substitute for Everton's recent match against Crystal Palace, where Merlin Rohl was selected for the right-back position. The defender, who has 17 caps for Ireland, joined Everton in July 2024 and has a current market value of €18.00m, according to Transfermarkt.