Hello and welcome to our Huddersfield Town live blog for Friday, May 18 .
It's the second day of the summer transfer window, with Premier League sides now able to buy and sell in preparation for next season.
And with a World Cup looming on the horizon, some may want to push through deals before it kicks-off in earnest next month with Town boss David Wagner a notoriously early shopper.
Clubs are also in the process of releasing their retained list for next year with plenty of free agents to be had while there are managerial vacancies to be filled at Arsenal , Everton and West Ham United .
The only thing certain is that there will be plenty of business to be done across the leagues as well as some eye-watering sums of money flying around!
Stick with us here for all the latest news and rumours regarding the Terriers as well as the best lines from their rivals and across the leagues.
Key Events
Signing out
That’s our second day of the summer transfer window done and dusted, a day filled with managerial changes across England.
Check back again on Monday for all the latest news and updates on Huddersfield Town and the rest of the Premier League.
Stoke City statement on Paul Lambert
The Club would like to thank Paul for his work over the past four months and wish him well for the future. Whilst he was unable to guide us to Premier League safety after being appointed in January, it certainly wasn’t due to a lack of effort, professionalism and dedication on his part.
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“It’s more important to retain the Jonathan Hoggs of this world than it is to bring superstars in”
Huddersfield Town chairman Dean Hoyle has outlined his plans for the summer and said there will be no ‘superstars’ coming to the John Smith’s Stadium any time soon.
He said:
“For me it’s more important to retain our identity and retain the Jonathan Hoggs of this world than it is to bring superstars in,” he said. “It’s about getting a nice balance and we’ll do that going forward.”
Swansea City chairman on Carvalhal exit
Chairman Huw Jenkins has said:
“We’d like to put on record our thanks to Carlos for his enthusiasm, hard work and commitment since arriving at the club in December.
“Naturally, we are all disappointed with the club’s relegation from the Premier League, and following discussions with Carlos, we felt it was in the best interests of both parties that we move in a new direction.”
Tom Rogic extends Celtic contract
Australian midfielder Tom Rogic had been mooted as a possible addition to Town’s squad this summer but the 25-year-old has now put pen to paper on a new deal at the Scottish champions.
The Australia international, recently dubbed a great player by Aaron Mooy, has signed on for five more years after becoming a central player in Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Huddersfield Town youngster shines for England at U17 Euros
Huddersfield Town youngster Matty Daly played a starring roll for England at the U17 Euros.
The Three Lions’ campaign, of which Daly played every game, came to an end last night when they lost to the Netherlands in the semi-final.
The goalless game went to penalties and England lost 6-5 but 17-year-old Daly scored England’s second spot kick.
He also scored the winner in England’s opening group game against Israel on May 4.
Gareth Southgate was watching on from the stands and will no doubt have been impressed with Daly’s performance in a deep-lying midfield roll.
The versatile youngster also played left-midfield and number ten for his country at last week’s tournament.
Chelsea target Manchester United and Arsenal players
Chelsea have been linked with Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
The Blues are expected to appoint a new manager to replace Antonio Conte after tomorrow’s FA Cup Final and Frenchman Martial is at the top of a list of new players they will offer to the incoming boss, according to the Mail.
The Sun report that Welsh international Ramsey is also on that list as speculation over his Gunners future continues to grow.
Town release six players
Huddersfield Town have confirmed their retained list for the the 2018/19 season. Six players, including Rob Green, have been released and Dean Whitehead’s retirement has been confirmed.
