Scouting report as Marcus Harness joins Huddersfield Town

The Ipswich Town attacker will reunite with new Terriers manager Lee Grant as a free agent this summer

Ipswich Town attacker Marcus Harness has been announced as Huddersfield Town’s second signing of the summer transfer window.

The 29 year old has agreed a three-year deal at the John Smith’s Stadium once his deal at Portman Road comes to an end later this month.

New Terriers manager Lee Grant is already very familiar with Harness from their time together from the Tractor Boys. Harness had previously played for Burton Albion and Portsmouth in League One, featuring on either wing, up front or in attacking midfield.

Harness joins Preston midfielder Ryan Ledson in making the switch to Town this summer.

Grant said: “I’m delighted to add Marcus to the squad this early in the summer and keep our momentum building. Opening the window with two players with such quality and experience and a genuine desire for success sets a wonderful tone for the season ahead.

“Obviously as someone who I have had the opportunity to work with previously, I’m confident Marcus has all of the qualities both personally and professionally that the supporters will be excited to see. We are delighted he has chosen us ahead of significant interest from clubs in the division above, which speaks to his commitment towards what we are trying to achieve this season.

“Marcus has experience of the hard work and sacrifice that is needed to take an upward, ambitious journey such as the one in the making at Huddersfield Town, and he remains hungry to achieve more in his career. I look forward to working with Marcus in the coming months and I’m sure he’s a player that our supporters are going to enjoy watching play.”

Harness said: “I got a call from Lee Grant after he got the manager job at Huddersfield Town. He told me about the club and the direction that it’s going in and everything going on that I wasn’t aware of.

“I know how he works, so it was a no-brainer for me – I was sold early on. I’m sure he’s going to do a great job here and I’m going to do my best to try and help that.

“We have had a lot of conversations over the last week, and it seems like a great fit; I’m really excited to be here.”

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Grant is already very familiar with Harness’ game after coaching him at Ipswich, where he played a variety of roles across the wings and as a number 10.