Welcome to our Huddersfield Town news and transfer rumour live blog for Thursday, August 9 .
It's transfer deadline day and there are still a number of deals up in the air for David Wagner's Terriers.
Town have completed a season-long loan deal of Montpellier forward Isaac Mbenza, while Michael Hefele has left to join Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.
The deadline day comes earlier than ever in the summer window after the Premier League clubs voted to shut the market ahead of the season, which kicks off tomorrow.
Town are in action on Saturday, hosting Chelsea at the John Smith's Stadium, but there are deals to be done ahead of the referee's first whistle.
Stick with us for all the latest news and rumours regarding Town as the summer transfer window slams shut.
Key Events
Logging Out
That’s all for today (I hope!) just a reminder that David Wagner’s pre-match press conference for the opening day fixture against Chelsea will take place from around 12.30pm tomorrow.
We’ll be around with a live blog so keep your eyes out for that!
Mel Booth: Successful transfer window for Town
Huddersfield Town can reflect on this summer transfer window and feel it’s been a success.
There are two main reasons why I come to that conclusion.
Firstly, the players who have been brought in – most recently Isaac Mbenza from Montpellier on a season-long loan – will all be fiercely competitive members of David Wagner’s senior squad, pressing for Premier League action every single week.
Social media reaction to Hefele and Mbenza
It’s been a mad final hour hasn’t it? Just catching our breath here.
Wagner on Mbenza signing
On the youngster joining, head coach David Wagner said:
“Isaac is a very exciting player and this is a great deal for Huddersfield Town for a player with such ability and potential. You do not play for Belgium at Under-21 level unless you have some outstanding attributes.
“He’s a very quick winger with a direct style of play, which is exactly what we were looking for. As you can see from his last season at Montpellier, he has a real eye for goal too.
Isaac Mbenza signs for Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town have completed the signing of Montpellier forward Isaac Mbenza.
Hefele joins Nottingham Forest
Huddersfield Town defender Michael Hefele has signed for Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.
The Town cult hero has called time on his two-year spell at the Terriers after struggling for game time last season and this pre-season.
Chopou-Moting 'turned down' Huddersfield move
Stoke’s Eric Choupo-Moting has turned down a move to Huddersfield in the hope of ‘getting something bigger’ according to the Daily Mail live blog that is running today.
He looks set to remain at the Championship club this season.
Duane Holmes agrees to join Derby
The former-Town man who now plays for Scunthorpe is having a medical at Frank Lampard’s Derby.
Mbenza move confirmed?
Montpellier manager Michel Der Zakarian has apparently confirmed to RMC that 22-year-old attacker Isaac Mbenza will sign for Huddersfield Town today.
The 22-year-old who scored 10 goals in 43 appearances last season is set to become a £13.5m addition to David Wagner’s squad.
On the sceptical side of things it is worth noting that the original source does not contain quotes from the Montpellier manager. But this deal is expected to happen today.
*Touches wood*
Merson prediction
Our favourite pundit is back with his weekly predictions, and no surprises with what he’s predicted.
Huddersfield have got to start well. David Wagner performed miracles keeping them up last season and they were helped by a good start. This is a really tough game for them.
Chelsea have their problems but I just feel they’ll have too much for Huddersfield. They went there last season and were a class above, and they’ll want to impress their new manager.
PAUL PREDICTS: 0-2
Brighton sign Burn.. but loan him out
Brighton have signed defender Dan Burn from Wigan for £4million - and are going to send him back to the promoted side, according to The Sun.
The defender will return to Wigan to play until January, according to the report.
Update
Things have gone a little quiet from the club, but movement is expected within the next few hours so make sure to stick around!
Stages to a medical
If Town do sign another player before the window closes at 5pm, these are the steps the player would have to go through in completing a medical.
What Town fans can expect today
In terms of incomings, speculation of a loan switch for Manchester City youngster Patrick Roberts is starting to do the rounds. According to the Daily Mail talk of a season-long-loan deal has come up.
Another potential Terrier inbound is Montpellier forward Isaac Mbenza, so don’t be surprised to see this advance over the next few hours.
In terms of outgoings, both Michael Hefele and Colin Quaner are linked with moves away from Town.
Hefele, 27, is being linked with a £350,000 switch to Nottingham Forest, according to the Nottingham Post.
Colin Quaner has also been linked with a move to Preston, but talk on that has gone quiet recently.
Patrick Roberts linked
Huddersfield Town have been linked with a move for Manchester City winger, Patrick Roberts.
The Daily Mail claim City will allow the winger to leave on loan this season, with David Wagner keen on bringing in the former Celtic loanee.
Scott Malone speaks
Scott Malone has made some excellent comments following his move from Town to Derby.
Here’s a little snippet:
That was the most pleasing thing for me, not only making my debut and making over 20 appearances, but for a club like Huddersfield to stay in the Premier League.
It was a massive achievement and I thoroughly enjoyed my last 12 months.
Sessegnon to stay at Fulham
Fulham owner Tony Khan has taken to Twitter to deny rumours of Ryan Sessegnon leaving Craven Cottage.
We’re not selling Ryan Sessegnon. We’ve never considered it! I couldn’t sit back and read these false rumours anymore, had to say something.
Ryan’s key to this Fulham squad; he’s one of the top young talents worldwide and in our plans for Premier League success.
Come on Fulham!
Manchester United done
Jose Mourinho has said Manchester United are not likely to sign any more players ahead of the transfer deadline at 5pm today.
What we're expecting
With Town moving Jordan Williams and Scott Malone out of the club yesterday, we’re expecting a quieter day at PPG Canalside.
But there are a few deals which could still take place with seven-and-a-half hours of the transfer window remaining.
Michael Hefele looks likely to leave Town for the second division today, with Collin Quaner also attracting interest from Championship side Preston.
Isaac Mbenza has been strongly linked with a move into the John Smith’s Stadium, but the club remain tight-lipped over any potential deal.
Town in talks with Forest over Hefele
Nottingham Forest are reportedly in “advanced discussions” to sign Huddersfield Town defender Michael Hefele.
Scott Malone leaves
Late last night Scott Malone put pen to paper on a permanent move to Derby County.
