Leeds United chairman Ken Bates says the club are still “evaluating” whether to send West Ham United target Andy O’Brien out on loan.

O’Brien refused to play in Leeds’ 2-1 Championship defeat against Burnley on Saturday, with manager Simon Grayson insisting the defender will never feature for the club again.

West Ham are reportedly interested in the 32-year-old and could make an offer before today’s 5pm Football League deadline for emergency loan signings.

"We're evaluating the situation and in the process of deciding how to go forward," Bates told the Yorkshire Evening Post.

He continued:"Clearly Andy doesn't want to play for Leeds anymore and something has to be done.

"We're deliberating, taking all the appropriate advice and making the appropriate enquiries. It's not very illuminating for the fans, but I'm sure they appreciate that this is a delicate situation."