O’Brien has been impressive for Motherwell recently and has been linked with a move to Aberdeen.
“We will be disappointed if Jim O’Brien leaves. It is our intention to try to retain his services. We want Jim O’Brien to want to play for Motherwell,” said Brown.
“I hope he will see that Motherwell is worth playing for. He is a smashing player and two weeks ago he scored two great goals at Kilmarnock. He didn’t score today but he was a creator.
“He is always a great man to get you up the pitch when you give him the ball. You just can’t get it back from him.”
