Huddersfield Town finally get their man: Scouting report as Alfie May arrives

The Terriers have made a serious statement of intent by bringing in the Birmingham City centre-forward as their tenth signing of the summer

Huddersfield Town have completed the signing of Birmingham City striker Alfie May.

The former Charlton Athletic marksman moves to the Accu Stadium for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract.

May was a key target for the Terriers in the summer of 2024 but he was given the chance to make the lucrative move to big-spending eventual League One winners Birmingham City instead.

After playing understudy to Jay Stansfield but made a huge contribution to the Blues’ success, May slipped down their Championship pecking order thanks to the signing of Kyogo Furuhashi from Rennes.

The stars have finally aligned. Town have their man at last and League One is at the mercy of one of its deadliest strikers once again.

Town manager Lee Grant said: “Alfie is a natural goalscorer with a formidable record in recent years, so we’re really pleased to bring him into the group ahead of the new season kicking off.

“He has a strong mentality, an infectious personality and is full of belief, and those are the hallmarks of all successful strikers. His skillset is different to what we already have in the squad and he complements the players that he’ll be featuring alongside well, so we look forward to having the opportunity to get straight down to work with him this week.”

“Alfie is another player we’ve introduced to the squad this summer that knows what’s required to be successful at the right end of this division, and that experience will be invaluable across the course of the season.”

New Huddersfield Town signing Alfie May said: “It’s no secret that this is a club that I’ve come close to joining in the past, and I’m really pleased the opportunity has come again to become a Town player.

“This is a huge club with massive ambition, and that’s all any player wants to feel a part of. I was in a team last season that felt similarly, so I know what’s possible when a squad clicks with a Manager and there’s a positive feeling across the whole club, and that’s something I recognise here.

“My job is to work as hard as possible and score goals, and I’ll do everything in my power to repay the faith the club has shown in me. Lee Grant is an exciting manager and the way he wants to play and attack feels like the right fit for me, so I can’t wait to get going.”

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Alfie May scouting report: Stats, where he fits in and what to expect

Town’s work in the transfer market this summer was already impressive, but this is one that fans can get really, really exciting about.

May’s game is built on his positioning, anticipation and speed of thought. It’s noticeable how many of his goals come from his first or second touch — a contributing factor in his ability to find the net even from improbably narrow angles.