Huddersfield Town are targeting a summer move for Everton youngster Isaac Heath, but will face competition from one of their League One rivals.
The Terriers have found some great success in recent times when recruiting from the Premier League, most notably from Leo Castledine, before Chelsea recalled him in January in order to sell him permanently to Middlesbrough.
Heath Becomes Target
According to Alan Nixon via his Patreon page, Isaac Heath has become an admired figure in West Yorkshire, with his performances at League Two’s Accrington Stanley impressing a couple of sides who have desires on a summer move.
Across 25 games for John Doolan’s side, the 21-year-old has contributed four goals and three assists, playing in both offensive and defensive roles across his time at the Wham Stadium.
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This is his first loan move away from parent club Everton, with his contract on Merseyside expiring in less than 18 months’ time.
However, Town are not alone in their interest to sign Heath, with League One rivals Reading also identifying the Toffees youngster as one for the future as part of their revival under Leam Richardson.
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Sign Of Progress For Winger
In what is his debut season in senior football, it seems that Isaac Heath has relished in that fact and rightfully is earning suitors from higher up the football pyramid.
After opting to stay and finish out the season with Accrington Stanley instead of bailing for a new loan move, Heath has been a very committed player for his side and become one of the most dependable options for John Doolan.
The flexibility he is showing at both wing-back and a more advanced attacking role will be very helpful for his chances at game time next season, especially at a team like Huddersfield Town who have shifted to a 3-4-3 formation.
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Bali Mumba’s permanent arrival from Plymouth Argyle may be a big issue when it comes to giving Heath the game time that Everton would like, so perhaps it would be a move to Reading which would best suit the development path for the 21-year-old.