Huddersfield Town apparently missed out on a perceptibly key defensive signing this week, with German side FSV Mainz stealing a march to sign Moussa Niakhate from Metz.
According to French news outlet L'Equipe (H/T Sport Witness), the Premier League outfit approached the player's camp with a significant offer but were turned down.
The defender is understood to have been linked with several clubs this summer off of the backdrop of a solid season in France, and he's now set to play his football in Germany with Mainz next term.
This development is thought to be a huge blow for Huddersfield, who are looking to keep their place in England's top flight, having surprised the masses by surviving last season despite being tipped to go right back down.