My focus is

And in a strongly-worded response to speculation about Wagner in Germany, club chairman Dean Hoyle says Town “are not to be toyed with or dismissed out of hand” when it comes to their football dealings.

Wagner said: “There have been a lot of rumours around my future in the media and although I don’t believe I should be the story, I cannot stay silent on this matter.

“It is correct that there has been interest from a few Bundesliga clubs.

“They have obviously seen the way we are going at Huddersfield Town and the journey we have been on together over the last 12 months.

“It’s important for me to clarify that my focus is on moving forward at Huddersfield Town.

“We want to develop what has been a good season so far into a great one, with the staff, players and fans together as one.”

Talk of Wolfsburg – it was Ingolstadt earlier in the season – has refused to go away and suggestions Wagner’s appointment there was a ‘done deal’ have prompted Town to hit back.

Hoyle said: “Huddersfield Town may not be a Bundesliga club or one that plays in European competition, but make no mistake – we are a serious, proud, ambitious club with a rich history.

“Perhaps this isn’t clear to some of our colleagues in the media in Germany, considering the tone of some articles that were published over the last 48 hours.

“We are not to be toyed with or dismissed out of hand. We have values and always conduct ourselves in the right manner; something that cannot be said for other clubs.

“I think David’s ongoing commitment to Huddersfield Town is testament to this club and its standing.