Huddersfield Town have set their sights on securing the services of Sierre Leone international Kallum Cesay following his release from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer, according to reports.
Cesay is a versatile player, capable of playing as a fullback, a winger and even in midfield, and recently had trials with German outfit Werder Bremen where he impressed the club’s Director of Football, Clemens Fritz.
Speaking to the media after Cesay’s trial, Fritz said [quotes via Tribal Football]:
“He did well – both athletically and personally. It’s not easy to get into a solid team as a young player. He also knew that he was being watched closely. He made an open impression.
“We will talk to his agent but for now, no final decision has been made about him.”
In the end, Cesay never made the jump to Germany. However, Yorkshire Live are reporting that Championship side Huddersfield Town are looking to permanently sign the 21-year-old.
The outlet have revealed that Cesay played for the Terriers in the Central League Cup last night against Rotherham United, a game Huddersfield won 5-1 at the Millers Oils High Performance Complex.
The ex-Spurs academy star started for the Yorkshire club in midfield before parting in the second half. Yorkshire Live have reported that Cesay impressed in the opening 45 minutes.
Huddersfield Town’s next game takes place in two weeks at the John Smith’s Stadium against relegation-threatened Queens Park Rangers in what is a massive fixture for both clubs. Cesay may be part of Darren Moore’s squad for this clash if a deal comes to fruition.
Writer’s View
Huddersfield Town can’t really go wrong with this signing, particularly since Cesay is a free agent and so the board will only have to pay his wages.
Already at 21, Cesay has made four appearances with the Sierre Leone national team, scoring two goals, including one from the penalty spot. Moore would be silly not to sanction this transfer.