Huddersfield Town transfer latest: Terriers explain decision to sell Jacob Chapman to Scottish Premier League side St Mirren

The Australian, 25, spent the second half of last season on loan at League Two side Crawley Town after sustaining an ankle injury to cut short pre-season 12 months ago.

He made 20 appearances in an impressive loan spell with the Red Devils.

But with Matty Young brought in on a season-long loan from Sunderland, Chapman has dropped down the pecking order in terms of first-team options at Town and has now been allowed to head out of the club on a permanent basis.

Town sporting director Chris Markham commented: "Understandably at 25 years old, Jacob wants regular first-team football, which is something we cannot guarantee here.

"We engaged Jacob in open and honest dialogue regarding his future, and we believe this move is in the best interests of the player and the club. It gives Jacob the chance to establish himself as a number one, and rewards Huddersfield Town as he hopefully succeeds.”

Chapman joined Town’s academy at the age of 18 following a move from his native Sydney in January 2019.

He made his senior bow as a substitute on Boxing Day 2023 and was handed a full bow three days later against Middlesbrough and enjoyed a first-team run in the following 2024-25 campaign, encompassing 21 matches.

During his time at Town, Chapman, who has made 28 appearances, has also spent loan spells with Ossett United, Gateshead, Salford City and Rochdale.

Head coach Martin Drury added: “A popular figure amongst both the players and our fanbase, I wish Jacob nothing but the best for his next chapter.

"Though I have had limited time working with him, he’s clearly a great character and we all hope he’s a real success at St Mirren.”