Deadline day proved an unexpectedly busy one for Huddersfield Town, as they saw one player come in while allowing four to depart, either on frees or on loan.

The signing of Ishmael Miller solved Chris Powell's striking crisis and now provides him with adequate options in attack, and releasing the likes of Matt Crooks and Jordan Sinnott and sending Danny Carr on loan to Dagenham and Redbridge was never likely to impact on the first-team squad.

But the departure of Paul Dixon, which had been touted in the build-up to deadline day, was a slight surprise given the lack of cover for first-choice Jack Robinson beyond the Scot.

Powell qualified his reasoning for letting the 27-year-old go as he revealed Dixon is set to become a father and thus, for family reasons, a return to former club Dundee United made sense.

But the manager's admission that he requires a back-up in that area was telling and he will look to enter the loan market to identify one.

But which left-backs could Town target when the loan window for Football League clubs opens on Monday?

Here are 10 possible options for Powell and the Terriers to consider.

Luke Garbutt

The Finch Farm academy product has had first-team exposure under Roberto Martinez this season, making four appearances in total although three of those came in the Capital One Cup and the Europa League.

The 21-year-old was linked with a sensational move to Liverpool in recent weeks but, right now, he will have to go out on loan to get regular first-team minutes under his belt as Bryan Oviedo is back in contention at Goodison Park following his lengthy rehabilitation from a broken leg.

His long-term hopes of usurping undisputed No.1 Leighton Baines in the pecking order will be best served with a spell away in a competitive division, such as the Championship.

Reece James

The Manchester United starlet is highly-rated by Old Trafford chiefs, but first-team opportunities would appear in short supply at present, with Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind and Luke Shaw all seemingly above him in Louis Van Gaal's thoughts at left-back.

James spent a month on loan at Rotherham United and excelled during his time at the New York Stadium, but was recalled by his parent club as a line of suitors registered their interest.

Steve Evans was reportedly holding out hope that he may return, but a move failed to materialise and the fact he is already tried and tested at this level must make him an attractive proposition to Town.

Zeki Fryers

One of the primary reasons James has not returned to the Millers, or because of the decision, was the signing of Fryers from Crystal Palace on loan until February 16.

That means Town would have to bide their time if they were to weigh up a pursuit of the former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur man, but he is a player who will surely be in demand having impressed in his first two full outings for Evans' side.

He comes with the added bonus of being able to play centrally, which could become a problem position for Town should Joel Lynch's injury be any worse than first feared.

Jason Davidson

The chance to sign an international doesn't come around regularly at this level, but there may be an opening to bring in the unwanted Australian full-back from West Bromwich Albion.

New boss Tony Pulis has rung the changes since arriving at The Hawthorns and Davidson has been one of the most prime examples to be part of the manager's cull, having failed to make any of the matchday squads since Alan Irvine was replaced.

Pulis made no secret of his desire to bring in a left-back and was foiled in a deadline-day bid to sign Norwich City's Martin Olsson, with Joleon Lescott being forced to play out of position with other left-back Sebastien Pocognoli seemingly not to the manager's taste either.

Joe Dudgeon

The injury-hit Hull City full-back is approaching something of a crossroads in his career now at the age of 24, but spent a productive loan spell earlier this season with League One outfit Barnsley.

He made 18 appearances in all competitions during his stay at Oakwell, but another spell away from the KC Stadium is likely for a player whose career has been blighted by fitness setbacks.

Dudgeon, originally from Leeds, is also able to boast experience playing as a wing-back and even as a left midfielder, an enticing prospect for Powell as he would fit into the 3-5-2 system with ease.

Aaron Taylor-Sinclair

Signed from Partick Thistle in the summer, the 23-year-old has been starved of first-team football and his only runout came during a 2-1 Capital One Cup defeat at Burton Albion, during Uwe Rosler's ill-fated tenure.

Sinclair's hopes of challenging Andrew Taylor for the left-back spot at the DW Stadium have been further dented by the free transfer addition of Gaetan Bong after the Cameroonian left Olympiakos.

His replacement at Partick was Town's own Jake Carroll, who has now returned from that loan spell and Sinclair has been linked with a move back to his native homeland.

Jonathan Parr

The Ipswich Town full-back may represent a slightly ambitious targt, especially given the tight-knit group manager Mick McCarthy has in place, but he will not be happy at losing his first-team place.

He scored in a recent 3-1 win at Millwall but has only completed 33 minutes from his last two games for the Tractor Boys, with the Norwegian unable to oust the excellent Luke Chambers and Tyrone Mings from the starting XI.

Powell is sure to be aware of the player's abilities given his south London connections following his time at Crystal Palace, and he would represent a proven performer at this level.

Rhoys Wiggins

If Powell is to exploit any links in the capital, he may choose to explore a move for his former left-back Wiggins, who faces a battle to regain a starting spot following his foot injury.

Wiggins has started the last few games since returning, but young deputy Morgan Fox's encouraging form could yet persuade new manager Guy Luzon to part with the 27-year-old.

Similarly to Parr, it would not be an easy move to carry off and it perhaps would prove even more difficult with the Addicks in a similar position to Town, but Powell will hope he can use his charm to lure his former prodigy up north.

Lee Wallace

Rangers would surely be loathe to lose one of their most consistent players, but the Terriers may be able to exploit the bizarre deadline-day activity at Ibrox.

Manager Kenny McDowall believes he must play each of his five loanees from Newcastle United every week unless they are injured and, despite counter claims from chief executive Derek Llambias, that could cause problems for the Rangers boss when selecting an XI.

One of the loan signings - Shane Ferguson - plays predominantly as a left-back or a left-sided player and that could therefore open the door for Town to capitalise and move for Wallace.

Jake Carroll

Finally, what about an in-house option to save a potential selection crisis from occurring and ultimately saving Powell and the club a few pennies in the market too.

Carroll has returned from his loan spell at Partick and is eager to make an impression after failing to really come into first-team reckoning since joining, and the fact Town are searching for a back-up player brings its own problems.

The unsuccessful addition of Diego Poyet on loan upset the momentum created in Town's midfield three as he was signed to compete with Jonathan Hogg and it will be difficult at this stage of the season to convince players to come in with no guarantees of being in the starting side.

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