HUDDERSFIELD Town midfielder Ben Wiles has reunited with his former Rotherham United manager Paul Warne after making a permanent switch to League Two promotion chasers MK Dons.

Wiles was in the final year of his contract with the Terriers and has been allowed to move on and link up with Warne and Richie Barker in Buckinghamshire and has penned a two-and-a-half year contract after Town accepted what is described as a ‘substantial offer’.

It’s a significant deal for the Dons, having convinced the 26-year-old - always a favourite of Warne’s during his time with the Millers - to drop down to the fourth tier.

Wiles moved across Yorkshire to Town from boyhood club Millers in the autumn of 2023 on a three-and-a-half year deal in a £1m switch. The Terriers had an option of a further year’s extension.

Huddersfield Town's Ben Wiles gets away from Bolton's Mason Burstow in the League One game in October. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

placeholder image — Huddersfield Town's Ben Wiles gets away from Bolton's Mason Burstow in the League One game in October. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

The Swinton lad – the grandson of late Sheffield United captain Eddie Colquhoun - was promoted twice from the third tier during his time at Rotherham, in 2019-20 and 2021-22.

Wiles was a vital cog in helping the Millers to a notable League One promotion and Papa John’s Trophy double in 21-22, when he found the net on ten occasions. He was the subject of several failed bids from Burnley in the 2022 close season.

But after switching to West Yorkshire, he struggled to consistently reach the heights of his time at Rotherham under Warne.

He had made 110 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals, with 28 outings arriving this season. He has also worn the captain’s armband on four occasions.

MK Dons boss Paul Warne, pictured during his time in charge at Rotherham United.

Town boss Lee Grant commented: "First and foremost, I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to work with Ben and we’re thankful for his contribution and efforts this season.

"However, the club has been presented with a substantial offer for the services of a player in their final year of contract with us, so it’s a deal that makes total sense to complete.

"We wish Ben nothing but success with his new side, and hope the change proves to be a successful one for him.

"Having been a senior figure within our group, we look forward to making the most of the opportunities this now creates within our squad.”