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.