Transfer mill today (Friday): Town confirm Aaron Mooy deal | Tigers defender set for £8m Anfield switch | Keeper set for Leeds | Owls snub Boro

HUDDERSFIELD Town have confirmed the record signing of midfield playmaker Aaron Mooy while Scotland and Hull City defender Andy Robertson could be on his way to Anfield.
If the shirt fits: Aaron Mooy with the new Huddersfield Town kit after he signs three-year dealIf the shirt fits: Aaron Mooy with the new Huddersfield Town kit after he signs three-year deal
If the shirt fits: Aaron Mooy with the new Huddersfield Town kit after he signs three-year deal

Mooy, 26, joins Premier League newcomers Town for an initial fee of £8m from Manchester City with that figure due to rise - probably to £10m - with add-ons. He becomes the most expensive player in Australian football history.

Mooy has signed a three-year deal with both parties having an option for a fourth.

The Australian media has quoted Mooy on the move.

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“Playing for Huddersfield has been a fantastic experience this year and thanks to the fans, David (coach Wagner), the owner Dean (Hoyle) and all the team, I’ve grown to feel part of the Terriers family,” he said.

“Now we’re in the Premier League, not only do I get to play at the highest level of football, but I continue to be part of a team that achieved something special and we will continue on that journey together to try and achieve much more.

“I’d like to thank my former club, Manchester City, for the support throughout my time in the Championship and during my transition to Huddersfield.”

Signed from City Football Group sister club Melbourne City a year ago at no cost, Mooy made no appearances for Manchester City but shone on loan for Town at Championship level as they clinched promotion via the play-offs. His sale not only represents a huge profit for City but the fee is higher than what the City Football Group paid in total to purchase his former club Melbourne City.

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Going up: Huddersfield Town's Aaron Mooy celebrates winning the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley.Going up: Huddersfield Town's Aaron Mooy celebrates winning the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley.
Going up: Huddersfield Town's Aaron Mooy celebrates winning the Sky Bet Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Wagner has confirmed that he remains hopeful of signing Montpellier striker Steve Mounie for a club record £11m fee.

The forward is still in the process of completing his medical, but Wagner, speaking at this morning’s press conference to announce his new deal, is confident that the deal will be finalised.

The club remain in discussions with Derby County regarding Thomas Ince, with Wagner positive about the prospects of getting several signings over the line in the coming days.

But Wagner, who has signed a new two-year deal, did confirm that goalkeeper Danny Ward will not be returning to the club.

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Tigers left-back Robertson, meanwhile, is on the radar of Wagner’s great friend and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp should Alberto Moreno decide to leave Liverpool.

Robertson had already been linked with a move away from Humberside in January and is rated at £8m by the relegated club.

Leeds United are on the verge of signing £1.7m-rated Werder Bremen goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald despite the Elland Road club already having Rob Green and Marco Silvestri on their books.

Sheffield Wednesday have rejected Middlesbrough’s bid for goalkeeper Keiren Westwood.

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New Boro chief Garry Monk, the former Leeds head coach, is looking to bolster his options this summer after seeing Victor Valdes and Brad Guzan leave at the end of last season.

Monk has Dimi Konstantopoulos and youngster Connor Ripley as his goalkeeping options.

Sheffield United are prepared to make a new bid for Charlton Athletic attacker Ricky Holmes, 30.

Wolves defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell and Southend captain Ryan Leonard are also on the radar of manager Chris Wilder, who has already signed Ched Evans, Enda Stevens, Nathan Thomas and George Baldock following promotion to the Championship,

Bolton Wanderers striker Jamie Proctor is due to complete his move to Rotherham United today.

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