Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town have both been linked with a creative midfield player who now appears to be closing in on a move elsewhere.
Reports indicate the playmaker in question has entered discussions with another club, potentially ending any hopes the two Yorkshire sides had of securing his signature.
Both Wednesday and Huddersfield have been searching for attacking reinforcements as they look to strengthen their respective squads ahead of the second half of the campaign.
The news will come as a blow to Sheffield Wednesday, who have been keen to add quality in the final third to help push them further up the Championship standings.
Huddersfield Town, similarly, have been looking to bring in creative talent as they continue their push for promotion back to the top flight of English football.
The unnamed club now in talks with the playmaker could move quickly to wrap up a deal, leaving their Yorkshire rivals frustrated in the transfer market.
Championship clubs regularly find themselves competing for the same targets, and this situation highlights the fierce competition that exists at this level of the game.
Playmakers capable of operating between the lines remain among the most sought-after players in the second tier, meaning strong interest from multiple clubs is rarely surprising.
Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield have both shown ambition in recent transfer windows, backing their managers with targeted signings to improve the quality of their squads.
If this particular deal does move forward with a rival club, both Yorkshire sides will need to redirect their attention to alternative targets before the window closes.
The situation is developing quickly, and supporters of both clubs will be hoping for clarity on the matter in the coming days.
Transfer activity across the Championship continues at pace, with clubs across the division looking to make the moves that could define their season by the time the window shuts.
