Huddersfield Town are off to a decent start to their pre-season as they beat Bury earlier this week. David Wagner, who overachieved with the tools at his disposal last season, is now looking to make sure that his side has what it takes to compete with the best next season as well.
The Terriers are not the strongest squad around but the German manager is trying his best to add quality to his first team this summer. They have already added three new faces to the side from the previous season but Wagner believes that they are not done yet.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the game against Bury, Wagner was quick to claim that the club will do more business before the deadline day. They are not financially gifted so might now have to settle for a few loan moves. However, they could also spend big on a star player, who can be a match-winner next season. Here are three such players Wagner should target for the rest of the summer.
Ahmed Musa (Leicester City):
The Nigerian international moved to England with Leicester City in 2016 but has failed to make an impact at the King Power till date. He was sent out on loan to Russia in January, where he registered six goals in just 10 league outings. He does not have a bright future at the King Power so Wagner should add Musa to his squad, With Steven Mounie and Laurent Depoitre as the only options for the striker’s role, Musa adds a different dimension to the attack and is a decent coup for the Terriers.
Erik Durm (Borussia Dortmund):
Wagner’s connections to the Bundesliga has seen him show interest in 26-year old Durm, for a move this summer. The versatile full-back has seven appearances for the national side and is an established star, who can walk into the first team at Kirklees. He has just a year left on his current deal and will be available on the cheap, making him a smart buy for Wagner.
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Ben Woodburn (Liverpool):
The Welsh international, making headlines wherever he plays, Woodburn could be available on a loan deal this summer. Jurgen Klopp wants to assess his progress in preseason and if he is not ready for first-team action, could be forced to look for new clubs. And Wagner’s relationship with Klopp will help the Terriers land Woodburn, who will certainly gain a lot of exposure, playing in the top flight.
