O'Brien and Browne the Irish in demand

Both players are at different stages of their careers.

HOT PROPERTY: Lyon's Irish defender Jake O'Brien (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between RC Lens and Olympique Lyonnais. Pic: FRANCOIS LO PRESTI, AFP

Jake O’Brien and Alan Browne are both in demand as the mid-season transfer windows enters their final 24 hours.

Lyon rejected bids from both Everton and Atalanta for €15m-rated O’Brien while it’s understood another Serie A side Salernitana have also seen an offer for his fellow Corkman, Preston captain Browne, turned down.