Huddersfield Town and Reading-linked winger completes move away from Everton
Huddersfield Town-linked winger Isaac Heath has completed a permanent move from Everton to Cambridge United.
He impressed in the fourth tier of English football and it was suggested a step-up was on the cards for the 21-yar-old.
The race to secure Leeds-born Heath’s signature has been won by Cambridge, who took the third automatic promotion slot in League Two last season. Heath has put pen to paper on a three-year deal at the Abbey Stadium, subject to EFL and FA approval.
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Isaac Heath has made a permanent move from Everton to Cambridge United. | Matt McNulty/Getty Images
Isaac Heath completes move
Heath said: “I'm delighted to get the move over the line. This feels like the right club for me at this stage of my career, and my conversations with the manager played a big part in my decision to come here.
“We spoke in depth about how I fit into the team's style of play and the plans for me going forward, which really excited me. I'm just looking forward to getting started now.”
Heath will be hoping to kick on under the tutelage of U’s boss Neil Harris, who has claimed the club saw off “strong competition” to land the winger.
Isaac Heath spent last season on loan at Accrington Stanley, scoring four goals in 30 league outings.placeholder image
Isaac Heath spent last season on loan at Accrington Stanley, scoring four goals in 30 league outings. | Ed Sykes/Getty Images
Neil Harris welcomes winger
Harris said: “I am delighted to welcome Isaac to the football club. We had to fend off strong competition for his signature, and we're really pleased he's chosen to join us.
“He's a young player with a huge amount of development ahead of him, and I look forward to helping him on his footballing journey. Isaac gives us versatility across the front line and will add a real attacking threat to the squad.”