League One Huddersfield Town have launched an audacious £2.5million bid to sign Leyton Orient star Ethan Galbraith as newly promoted Championship side Charlton Athletic fail in their initial attempts to compete a deal.
The Terriers are desperate to improve on their poor showing last season which saw them change manager and finish outside of the League One play-off zone. They spent big in the January transfer window, bringing the likes of Joe Taylor and Dion Charles into the club and look likely to continue that strategy going into the summer.
Lee Grant’s side have already added talented defender Sean Roughan as well as Ryan Ledson, Marcus Harness and Joe Low amongst others but have now targeted one of the stand out performers in League One last season from play-off finalists Leyton Orient.
Huddersfield Town Attempt to Sign Ethan Galbraith from Leyton Orient after Charlton Athletic Transfer Interest
Huddersfield Town have tabled a £2.5million bid for Galbraith, who only has 12 months left on his current deal after interest from Charlton Athletic accelerated their plans. However, according to Alan Nixon the figure may still be too low with Richie Wellens’ side hoping for a figure in the region of £3million.
Charlton had already seen a bid rejected as they plan for next season in the Championship but are unlikely to be able or willing to match the £3million fee required.
A Loss for Orient But Another Statement of Intent for Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town are perhaps looking at last seasons’ Champions Birmingham City for a blueprint on how to get out of League One in this challenging environment and whilst money doesn’t guarantee success… it certainly helps.
They are outspending the clubs in the division and picking up the best the division had to offer last season.
For Leyton Orient it will be a loss, but a loss that is somewhat sweetened by the increased transfer kitty they will have at their disposal. Galbraith is heading towards the end of his deal so selling him now, whilst his stock is high would make the most business sense, even if it will sting a little to see him remain in League One. The O’s are also not short of cash this summer as they look to make Richie Wellens one of the best paid managers in the division.