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

Both Sheffield and Barnsley are interested in the 24-year-old, but have yet to make any official bids.

Lolley impressed in pre-season for Huddersfield

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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
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Lolley impressed in pre-season for HuddersfieldCredit: Reuters
 The striker could be off to the Championship
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The striker could be off to the ChampionshipCredit: Action Images - Reuters

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
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Wagner could opt to send Lolley out on loan, rather than sell permanentlyCredit: Reuters
 Sheffield boss Chris Wilder is also eyeing the striker
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Sheffield boss Chris Wilder is also eyeing the strikerCredit: Reuters

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
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The Terrier's record signing Steve MounieCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Former Borussia Dortmund II coach Wagner will aim to keep Huddersfield up next season
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Former Borussia Dortmund II coach Wagner will aim to keep Huddersfield up next seasonCredit: PA:Press Association

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
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Guingamp's 21-year-old midfielder Marcus CocoCredit: Getty - Contributor
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