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FLW's Huddersfield Town fan pundit has given his verdict on the club's interest in Paudie O'Connor

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Huddersfield Town are one of the teams that have been linked with a potential move for Paudie O’Connor this summer.

It was exclusively revealed by FLW back in May that the Terriers are eyeing a move for the defender, but they also face competition from Barnsley.

Derbyshire Live have also linked Derby County with a move for the Lincoln City player, who is out of contract at the end of the month, as they look to bolster John Eustace's first team squad.

It was revealed last January by Football Insider that the Imps have offered the centre-back a new deal, but no agreement has yet been reached as he determines his future beyond this season.

Huddersfield have also already made two new centre-back signings this summer, which could impact their interest in O'Connor, with Sean Roughan and Joe Low joining the club.

Paudie O’Connor transfer claim

When asked if he saw the club continuing their pursuit of O’Connor, FLW’s Huddersfield fan pundit Graeme Rayner claimed he’d like to see the defender join the club.

He believes it will be interesting to see where he ends up, suggesting the 27-year-old would be a great addition to the squad for next season.

“If we could get him, I think that would be interesting,” Rayner told Football League World.

“I know he’s been offered a contract by Lincoln, and I know there’s also potential interest in him from Championship clubs.

“But he would be potentially a natural replacement for Matty Pearson and/or Tom Lees at the club in that he seems to be notably comfortable on the ball, he’s a goal threat at the other end of the pitch and he’s physically strong, and he’s a bit of a leader, which is something we’ve lacked.

“If we’re able to get him that would be great, but it will be interesting to see what happens regarding his future.

“There’s certainly a few clubs interested in him, I think Derby are interested in him, Wycombe Wanderers are interested in him.

“I think I heard Stoke are interested in him, so there’s a lot of interest.

“But if we were able to swoop in and poach him that would be a really good signing.”

Huddersfield have appointed Lee Grant as manager for next season, and have already signed the likes of Marcus Harness and Ryan Ledson, as well as potential centre-back competition for O'Connor in Roughan and Low.

Huddersfield winning O’Connor race would be a coup

O’Connor was a standout figure in League One last season, and performed quite well across his three seasons with Lincoln.

Given he is set to become a free agent, it’s no surprise there are a number of clubs sniffing around him.

Huddersfield will want to compete for promotion next season, and bringing in the Irishman would help with that ambition.