Huddersfield Town are closing in on Bristol Rovers ace Antony Evans

Huddersfield Town are close to signing in-demand Bristol Rovers ace Antony Evans, according to a report from BristolLive.

Huddersfield Town are preparing for life in League One under former Cheltenham Town, Barnsley and Swansea City boss Michael Duff. They are on the hunt for more autographs as they chase immediate promotion back to the Championship.

Evans, 25, has been on the radar of fellow third-tier Birmingham City, according to Blues Focus, while The News have claimed Portsmouth are also admirers. However, it seems he is now heading to the John Smith’s Stadium for a new chapter in his career.

According to BristolLive, the Terriers saw their first offer rejected by the Gas as they held out for more money. However, they made an improved offer in the region of £450,000 which has since been accepted as they look to finally get a deal over the line now.

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Evans’ contract at Bristol Rovers expires in June 2025, meaning he risks losing him for free next year if he doesn’t cash in now or in January, assuming he doesn’t extend any time soon.

While it’s a blow to lose him to a team in the same league, they’ll be happy to get a decent amount of money for him.

Huddersfield Town have identified him as someone to add more quality to their attacking ranks.

Evans joined the Gas in 2021 and has since become one of the key players in the first team.

He has made 142 appearances for them in all competitions to date and has chipped in with 26 goals, 10 of which came last season.

The Liverpudlian rose through the academy ranks at Everton and was loaned out by the Toffees to Morecambe and Blackpool to gain some experience.

Evans then had spells at Paderborn and Crewe Alexandra before linking up with Bristol Rovers and hasn’t looked back since.

Birmingham City and Portsmouth have both been mentioned as potential suitors for Evans this window.

However, Huddersfield Town have stolen a march on the pair and may well start looking for alternative targets now.