Could Traore be new record replacement?

youth product as Ince’s replacement and added that the head coach would not be moved by the club-record fee Town would have to pay.

They wrote: “David Wagner wants Adama Traore as Stoke-bound Tom Ince’s replacement at Huddersfield.

“But Terriers boss Wagner, determined to make sure his squad are up to the rigours of a second season in the Premier League, won’t be frightened off by the size of the fee Boro want for the player.” ■■England boss Gareth Southgate has been named on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2018 award, while captain Harry Kane joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the battle for the player trophy.

The period covered July 3, 2017 to July 15 this year and the 10 nominees were selected by a panel of football experts.

Fans from around the world will now also be able to cast their vote until August 10, with the winners of all the categories announced at FIFA’s official awards ceremony in London on September 24.

Southgate’s side qualified for the 2018 World Cup with an unbeaten record before going on to reach the semi-finals, eventually finishing fourth in Russia.

Tottenham forward Kane won the Golden Boot with his six goals as England produced their best World Cup finish since 1990, coming on the back of the 30 he scored during the Premier League season.