Former Blues youngster Tyreece Simpson has joined League One Northampton Town on a season-long loan from Huddersfield.

Simpson, 21, joined the Terriers on a four-year deal in September last year having turned down the offer of new terms at Portman Road, the Blues having taken up a one-year option in his previous contract in order to secure a fee.

Having started his time with the West Yorkshire side with an injury from his time at Town, Simpson ended the 2022/23 campaign having made only one start, in the FA Cup, and nine Championship sub appearances, without scoring.

“We’ve had a really good look at Tyreece since we arrived at the club, both last season and in Cornwall [during pre-season], and we just feel that he needs to be playing regular first team football, which isn’t something he’s likely to get here,” Huddersfield manager Neil Warnock told his club’s official website.

“He’s still only 21, so there’s plenty for him still to learn in the game. Playing a full season with a good club like Northampton in League One will serve him well and give him a grounding he’ll benefit from going forward.”

Northampton boss Jon Brady added: “Tyreece is a long time target of ours and we are delighted he is joining us given there is always a lot of interest in him.

“I don't think he needs too much in the way of an introduction from me to be honest, I am sure everyone will remember the impact he made at Swindon Town [in the first half of 2021/22 when he scored 11 goals] and we are very excited to welcome him to Sixfields.

“He is a good age with some good experience, he has the physicality to be a big threat but he is much more than that. He is a striker who knows where the net is, he is mobile, he has the hunger and desire to do well and he fits the profile of players we are looking for.

“He will add to our attacking options at the top end of the pitch and will be something different for us. He will blend well with the other attacking players already at the club.

“He has always impressed us, either when playing against us or whenever we have watched him. We said we would be patient to work to secure the signings we wanted and our patience has been rewarded here.

"Tyreece has a fantastic attitude, we believe he will be a popular addition to the dressing room and we are very pleased to welcome him as a Cobbler.”

Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest striker Sam Surridge, who was linked with the Blues earlier in the month, has completed a permanent move to MLS side Nashville SC.

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Cadiar added 23:46 - Jul 26 A lot of very unpleasant comments on here. We don't know what went on (some obviously must be clairvoyant). I was surprised he didn't take the rugby offer, he could have been with one of the top teams in Europe. Apparently a superb all round athlete so personally I hope he's successful but I don't think he would have made it at Ipswich. I was also surprised he went to Huddersfield, not really a Mecca of football in recent years. Good luck to him.

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WonTheCupin78 added 00:30 - Jul 27 Good luck to him at Northampton Town. Will be a good test for him. Will he score 25 or will he score 5?
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Cadiar added 11:55 - Jul 27 I think we have a special place in Tony Mowbray's heart. He arrived at Ipswich with his life in turmoil & pulled through to be a magnificent player for us. Obviously there can be no sentiments but guess he'll want us to do well apart from against Sunderland.
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