Huddersfield striker Joe Lolley wanted by Championship rivals Sheffield United and Barnsley this summer


JOE LOLLEY is the target of Championship rivals Sheffield United and Barnsley after impressing in pre-season for Huddersfield.

The striker was fielded in an experimental number ten role behind record-signing Steve Mounie, where he caught the attention of boss David Wagner.

Lolley impressed in pre-season for Huddersfield
Lolley impressed in pre-season for Huddersfield
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The striker could be off to the Championship
The striker could be off to the Championship
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Both the Blades and Barnsley are interested in the 24-year-old, but have yet to make any official bids.

Sunderland are also tracking the player, in case a deal for Bournemouth winger Max Gradel fails to go through.

Wagner is tempted to give the talented forward a new contract following his new lease of life at the club.

The striker has been plagued by injuries, featuring in just 19 Championship games last season.

Several attempts at corrective surgery only led to more setbacks.

The former non-league player may be open to a loan move, which would allow him to return to match fitness.

Wagner could opt to send Lolley out on loan, rather than sell permanently
Wagner could opt to send Lolley out on loan, rather than sell permanently
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Sheffield boss Chris Wilder is also eyeing the striker
Sheffield boss Chris Wilder is also eyeing the striker
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Huddersfield boss Wagner has already smashed the club's record transfer fee twice this window.

First for Belgian striker Laurent Depoitre, then £11.5m man Steve Mounie from Montpellier.

The Terrier's record signing Steve Mounie
The Terrier's record signing Steve Mounie
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Former Borussia Dortmund II coach Wagner will aim to keep Huddersfield up next season
Former Borussia Dortmund II coach Wagner will aim to keep Huddersfield up next season
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Wagner will be keen to hold onto Lolley as he aims for a strong, and youthful squad.

The German is in pursuit of French winger Marcus Coco, who has an asking price of £10m.

He will be hoping his team can survive the Terriers' first ever season in the Premier League.

Guingamp's 21-year-old midfielder Marcus Coco
Guingamp's 21-year-old midfielder Marcus Coco
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