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Huddersfield close to landing Norwich star Alex Pritchard in £11million deal this month

Pritchard joined Canaries in 2016 from Tottenham for £8million in 2016 and Terriers boss is a long-term admirer of the attacker who missed first three months of season with ankle injury

NORWICH star Alex Pritchard is close to joining Huddersfield for £11million.

Terriers boss David Wagner is long-term admirer of the playmaker who starred for the Canaries in the FA Cup goalless draw against Chelsea on Saturday.

 Alex Pritchard is close to joining Huddersfield Town
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Alex Pritchard is close to joining Huddersfield TownCredit: Reuters

Wagner is keen to add more guile to his attack this month as the Yorkshire side look to seal Premier League survival after just two wins in their last 11 Premier League games.

Bournemouth have checked on Pritchard in recent months who missed the start of the season with an ankle injury.

However, SunSport understands the former England Under -21 star has agreed a four-and-a-half year deal at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Pritchard returned to action in November and Canaries boss Daniel Farke is desperate to keep his star man despite their slim chances of making the play-offs.

 Alex Pritchard showed he can cut it at top level with performance against Chelsea
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Alex Pritchard showed he can cut it at top level with performance against ChelseaCredit: AFP or licensors
 David Wagner is keen to add Alex Pritchard to squad this month
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David Wagner is keen to add Alex Pritchard to squad this monthCredit: PA:Press Association

And the Huddersfield boss has seen enough of Pritchard since his return to know he is back to fitness and can help his side maintain their top flight status

The 24-year-old moved to Carrow Road in 2016 on a four-year deal from Tottenham and the German coach has been constanlty monitoring his progress in the Championship.


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The clubs are still locked in negotiations about the finer details of the deal for Pritchard who is keen to make the step up to the Premier League.

Wagner is hopeful a deal can be thrashed out this week in time for Pritchard to a be available to face West Ham at home on Saturday.

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