NEW BOYS SHOW THEY ARE UP FOR PREMIER CHALLENGE
Town’s player of the year last season penned a three-year contract at the John Smith’s Stadium, with Town able to add an extra year. Mooy joined for an initial £8m fee, which could rise to £10m with add-ons.
Blake’s Take: This was the deal which signified the club were not in the topflight just to make up the numbers. Alongside Jonathan Hogg, Mooy was integral to everything positive David Wagner’s side did last year.
Although Town fans have seen little of him this summer, due to his extended leave after Confederations Cup action with Australia, everyone knows what he is capable of.
The Dane signed for the club on a season-long loan deal from Bundesliga side FSV Mainz with the club having an option to buy the 28-year-old after his loan spell.
Blake’s Take: A deal that came out the blue when it became apparent Town were not getting Liverpool FC’s Danny Ward back at the club.
Despite mixed reports from Germany last season, Lossl has impressed so far with his command of his area, distribution from the back and all-round ballplaying skills.
After a week of speculation and an initial bid rejected by the Rams, Ince eventually signed a three-year deal at Huddersfield, with the option of a fourth.
Blake’s Take: Speaking after the Accrington Stanley friendly, Ince was fired up to prove the doubters wrong this season and has since gone on to score four in six pre-season games.
Early indications suggest he could end up not only being one of the signings of the summer but key to Town’s Premier League survival hopes. less than 24 hours later.
Blake’s Take: The player shone for Town last season before a hamstring injury curtailed his campaign.
Naturally he has been eased back into action after such a lengthy spell out but, so far, has looked as if he has unfinished business after last term’s frustrations.
The 28-year-old joined on a two-year deal after becoming a free agent when his contract at Reading FC elapsed earlier in the summer.
Blake’s Take: The midfielder was the