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Welcome to our Huddersfield Town news and transfer rumour live blog for Tuesday, July 31 .

On Saturday, Wagner's men boarded a plane and set off on their Austrian training camp.

They take on Italian side FC Bologna tonight at 6pm local time (5pm kick off in the UK).

The Serie A finished 15th in Serie A last season and are managed by former AC Milan striker Filippo Inzaghi.

Town will then go on to play German side RB Leipzig on Friday August 3 in their last friendly before the season opener against Chelsea at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday August 11.

While some players appear to have stayed behind in England, others - like new signing Erik Durm - will be hoping they can stake a claim for a starting place for the first game against Chelsea next saturday.

Stick with us for all the latest news and rumours regarding Town as the summer transfer window continues.

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We’re closing our transfer blog to focus our attention on Town’s friendly against Bologna.

You can catch updates from Rory Benson out in Austria here

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Austria update

Our football writer Rory Benson is at the Sportverein Brixen, which Town will play at later on (17:00 BST kick-off).

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Fulham set to sign Mawson

Huddersfield Town vs Swansea City, Premier League, 10.03.18: Town's Steve Mounie shoots as Swansea City's Alfie Mawson attempts to tackle.
Huddersfield Town vs Swansea City, Premier League, 10.03.18: Town's Steve Mounie shoots as Swansea City's Alfie Mawson attempts to tackle.

Fulham are on the verge of completing the £15m signing of Alfie Mawson from relegated Swansea.

The former Barnsley centre-back, 24, underwent a medical on Tuesday afternoon ahead of confirmation.

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OPINION: Priority for Town in market before transfer window closes

Examiner Sports Editor Mel Booth has given his take on the priority for Town in the transfer market for the rest of the summer.


Defensively, too, it looks like Town have plenty of options.


Kongolo looks in superb form already, Durm has the class of a World Cup winner but plenty to prove after injury, and the centre-back pairing of Christopher Schindler and Mathias Jorgensen already has a Premier League season under its belt.


Tommy Smith and Flo Hadergjonaj cover right back, Chris Lowe and Scott Malone the left, while fit-again Jon Gorenc Stankovic and Michael Hefele are back-up for the central positions, with Kongolo putting everyone under pressure.


So I would suggest Town are sorted defensively.

Agree with Mel Booth on this?

Check out the full piece here...

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Palace set to sign Max Meyer

Crystal Palace are set to sign free agent Max Meyer this summer.

The player has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, while Marseille were also thought to be in the running.

Meyer, 22, is due to have a medical at Palace today.

He fell out with the Schalke hierarchy after failing to sign a new contract last season. The Bundesliga side didn’t meet Meyer’s wage demands and banished him from training in April after his public criticism of the sporting director.

Max Meyer (C) of Schalke celebrates scoring the opening goa
Max Meyer (middle) of Schalke celebrates scoring the opening goa (Image: Bongarts)
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Chelsea make 'monster' offer for Milinkovic-Savic

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Chelsea have reportedly made an offer for World Cup star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, as they aim to make him their next summer signing.

If the deal does go through, the Serbia star could make his debut against Huddersfield Town on the opening day of the season, But Lazio are hoping to drive up the price with a bidding war between three of Europe’s big guns, according to Calcio Mercato.

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Austria update

Our football writer Rory Benson is out in Austria ahead of Town’s second pre-season tour.

He will be bringing us live updates from both the Bologna and RB Leipzig friendlies as well as reaction from both games from David Wagner.

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Happy birthday Flo!

Florent Hadergjonaj of Huddersfield Town in action
Florent Hadergjonaj of Huddersfield Town in action (Image: James Griffiths / Griffiths Phot)

Happy birthday to our Swiss full-back Florent Hadergjonaj who turns 24 today!

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Palmer joins Blackburn on loan

Kasey Palmer in action for Huddersfield Town against Everton back in December.
Kasey Palmer in action for Huddersfield Town against Everton back in December.

The ex-Town man has joined Blackburn Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old ended last season on loan with Derby, scoring twice in 16 appearances after his loan spell was cut short at Huddersfield Town.

Palmer told Blackburn’s official website:

“I’m happy to be here and want to be a part of something exciting.


“As soon as I spoke to the manager and heard what he wanted to do here, the way he likes to play and having watched a couple of games last season, I felt it is a club heading in the right direction.”

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Big day in Austria for Town's Dutch signing Bacuna

Juninho Bacuna in action at Bury
Juninho Bacuna in action at Bury

This could be a significant day for Huddersfield Town’s Dutch signing Juninho Bacuna.

The 20-year-old central midfield arrival from Eredivisie side FC Groningen was injured in the pre-season match against Bury and hasn’t been able to play since.

Full story here...

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Atsu to Town talk 'way off mark'

Christian Atsu
Christian Atsu

There’s just over a week to the closure of the summer transfer window and speculation seems to be heightening by the hour.

But Huddersfield Town fans should not get excited about the club’s supposed interest in Newcastle United wingman Christian Atsu.

The Ghanaian international has been suggested as a Town target, but according to editor Mel Booth, his sources believe that is way off the mark.

See the full story here...

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