Leeds United outcast Eunan O’Kane could be handed an escape route from Elland Road by Charlton Athletic, according to reports.
What’s the word?
Frozen out of the first-team frame by Marcelo Bielsa, Eunan O’Kane looks likely to leave the Yorkshire giants before the loan window closes on August 31st and a move to League One stands as the most likely destination for the 28-year-old.
Speculation of Charlton Athletic’s interest in the midfielder has risen following comments from Addicks boss Lee Bowyer, who confirmed to Football.London he remains in the market for an addition in the heart of midfield.
This follows claims from The Yorkshire Evening Post that first stated Charlton’s interest in O’Kane, who was brought to Elland Road in 2016 under Garry Monk but has struggled for consistency at the club since and it now seems his time is coming to an end.
Should he go?
Given the fact that Leeds have far better options in the middle of the field and Bielsa clearly doesn’t rate O’Kane, it makes sense for the Peacocks to push to offload the 28-year-old this month – although it remains to be seen whether he’ll accept a drop down to League One.
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O’Kane was a regular last season, making 32 Championship appearances, but the Republic of Ireland international has never netted a league goal for the Peacocks and has tumbled down the pecking order since Bielsa’s arrival.
With the likes of Mateusz Klich, Pablo Hernandez, Kalvin Phillips, Samuel Saiz and Lewis Baker to consider for a central role, it is clear that O’Kane is expendable.
