Are Huddersfield Town building a squad capable of climbing the league table? The Terriers have been busy in the transfer market, with multiple signings arriving at the John Smith’s Stadium during the 2025 winter window. Eight new players have joined the Yorkshire club as they look to strengthen across all areas of the pitch.
Key winter signings bolster squad depth
Huddersfield Town’s recruitment team has been particularly active in January 2025, securing several important additions to Michael Duff’s squad. The most notable arrival is Dion Charles, who joined from Bolton Wanderers for approximately €890,000 on January 15. The 29-year-old right winger brings experience and attacking threat to the Terriers’ frontline.
Defensive reinforcements have also arrived with Ruben Roosken, a 24-year-old left back from Heracles, joining on January 1. Later in the month, Michał Helik made the switch from Oxford United, providing much-needed cover in central defense – an area where the club has been notably short of options.
The wide positions have received significant attention with three new wingers joining the club:
- Jaheim Headley (23, left midfielder) from Port Vale
- Keiran Phillips (24, left winger) from Ross County
- Joe Taylor (22, left winger) from Luton Town
Loan deals and returning players
February saw Huddersfield secure two potentially impactful loan signings. Tawanda Chirewa, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder, arrived from Premier League side Wolverhampton on February 3, while Bojan Radulović joined from Fortuna Sittard the following day to provide additional firepower up front.
The club also welcomed back Neo Arlee Ifny Eccleston, with the 21-year-old right back returning from his loan spell at Barrow AFC in mid-January. In the opposite direction, young forward Conor Niall Falls was loaned out to Curzon Ashton FC in mid-February to gain valuable playing time.
Notable departures and defensive concerns
The Huddersfield Town transfer news isn’t limited to arrivals, as the club has also seen some significant departures. Most notably, club legend Jonathan Hogg has retired after 12 years of service to the Terriers, as confirmed in the 2024/25 retained list announcement.
The defensive unit a ppears to be an area of particular concern for Michael Duff’s side. Currently, Radinio Balker is the only contracted out-and-out centre-back at the club, and he remains sidelined with a serious ankle injury. The arrival of Helik helps address this issue, but further defensive reinforcements may be needed in the summer window.
Summer planning already underway
Despite the winter window only recently closing, Huddersfield Town’s management is already working on a comprehensive summer to-do list for the 2025/26 season. This includes potential new hires, transfers both in and out, and off-pitch developments such as stadium deals.
The club appears to be taking a strategic approach to squad building, addressing immediate needs in the winter while planning for longer-term development. The recent transfer activity demonstrates a clear intent to strengthen across multiple positions, creating a more balanced and competitive squad for the challenges ahead.
With the current season still ongoing, Huddersfield fans will be watching closely to see how the new signings integrate into the team and what further changes might come when the summer transfer window opens.