It is imperative that the West Yorkshire side address their goalscoring issues this summer
HIGHLIGHTS
- For Huddersfield Town, a strong transfer window is essential to address scoring issues and aim for League One promotion.
- Gassan Ahadme could be a key player in boosting Huddersfield’s attack, with his impressive goal-scoring record in League One.
- Injury setbacks may lead the Terriers to consider selling Ollie Turton this summer, as they aim to rebuild their squad for success.
Huddersfield Town has been demoted from the Championship to League One after a poor season in 2023/24. The club is expected to rebuild during the summer transfer window.
Supporters of the West Yorkshire club will expect an automatic promotion push, although a League One play-off spot will undoubtedly be the minimum goal for a team that reached the Championship play-off final just two years ago.
To succeed in the 2024/25 third tier season, the Terriers must have a strong transfer window this summer. However, the club may need to sell some squad assets in addition to signing new players.
This would be the ideal start for the Terriers’ transfer window:
Gassan Ahadme
The Terriers clearly have problems in front of goal, as the club’s top scorer during the 2023/24 campaign was central defender Michael Helik, who scored nine goals in the second tier, while the club’s highest-scoring forward was Delano Burgzorg, with seven, on loan from Mainz.
In order to ensure that a League One promotion race will be on the cards, it is imperative that the West Yorkshire side address their goalscoring issues this summer.
Ipswich Town forward Gassan Ahadme could be a strong option, as during a loan spell with Cambridge United, who finished just four points above the third tier, he scored 11 goals in 29 appearances and just 22 starts.
| Gassan Ahadme 2023/24 League One stats (FotMob) | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 29 |
| Starts | 22 |
| Minutes played | 1,982 |
| Goals | 11 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 8.61 |
| Shots | 56 |
| Shots on target | 23 |
| Assists | 0 |
After the Tractor Boys’ promotion to the Premier League, Ahadme may be available for a permanent or loan deal this summer. His contract at Portman Road expires in 2025, having signed a three-year deal in 2022.
The 23-year-old may be a dangerous player for a Huddersfield team eager to challenge at the top of the table, and he will most likely receive more service than Cambridge as they seek a return to the Championship.
Ollie Turton
Following their relegation from the Championship to League One, Town intend to sell several of its players this summer in order to rebuild.
The Terriers may consider selling Ollie Turton this summer, since the 31-year-old only made three appearances in 2023/24 owing to injuries.
According to BBC Sport, Turton underwent knee surgery after recovering from a long-term ACL injury, causing him to miss months in January 2024.
The defender did not return until April 13th, when he appeared for one minute against Bristol City, and despite starting the final two games of the season, the Terriers should aim to transfer him this summer.
Turton has made just 21 Championship games in the last two seasons, demonstrating his recent injury issues, thus Town should consider trading him this transfer window.
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