HUDDERSFIELD are in talks to sign Tom Ince in a shock deal for their debut season in the Premier League.
David Wagner has targeted the Derby star as he looks to build a squad capable of competing in their first year in the top flight.
Wagner is aware he will not have a fortune to spend on bringing in new players despite promotion bring the club at least £145million.
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And he believes he could land a bargain by convincing Derby to part with Ince on a season-long loan deal so they can takes his salary off the wage bill.
Huddersfield are prepared to cough up a loan fee and meet the cost of his £30,000-a-week wages.
And if they are successful in maintaining their Premier League status next season they would then make the move permanent.
Huddersfield supremo Dean Hoyle does not want to be left with a lot of expensive contracts if his club goes down.
So a season of big money on Ince’s wages, with the option to send him back if things don’t work out, appeals to him.
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Ince is understood to be keen on the surprise switch and the chance to finally prove he is good enough to play in the Premier League.
The former England under-21 star is regarded as one of the best players in the Championship, but has never fulfilled the potential he showed early in his career.
And Derby could be ready to let him go to reduce their payroll and give Gary Rowett some cash to spend on his own new recruits.
Huddersfield used the loan market well in their promotion campaign but can only sign two players from the Premier League.
However Ince on loan is a dream deal for them as he comes outside the restriction.
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