Huddersfield Town Chief Executive Nigel Clibbens has exclusively confirmed to htafc.com that Robbie Simpson has agreed to join Town on a three year contract after a bid was accepted by Coventry City.
Speculation about a possible move for the 24-year old forward has been widespread in the press in the early part of the week and Nigel told the Club's official website that the deal is now agreed subject to a medical:
"I can confirm that we agreed terms with Coventry City on Monday for the transfer of Robbie Simpson.
"An offer of a three year contract has been accepted following discussions and Robbie will join us after a medical and the paperwork is concluded.
"We don't usually comment on fees but we need to set the record straight this time. A fee has been agreed but the figures quoted in the media are off the mark. We are paying a fee now with some other conditional payments which could be payable in the future."
The 6' 1" striker was a prolific scorer throughout the early stages of his career with Conference sides Cambridge City and Cambridge United before earning a move to the Championship outfit, where he has been deployed on the right wing.
Huddersfield Town manager Lee Clark commented on his third signing:
"I'm absolutely thrilled to have Robbie Simpson moving to the Club - he is a young, hungry player who wants to get better and that is exactly what I want.
"People who are looking at his recent goalscoring record need to realise that he has played 95% of his games out of position for Coventry. Chris Coleman, who I know very well, prefers a 4-3-3 formation and Robbie has been out on the right wing but he prefers playing through the middle - that is where he played for Cambridge and he scored a lot of goals.
"I saw a lot of Championship games last season and he is a player I have always been impressed with. I have also received recommendations from various different sources, who don't have a bad word to say about him.
"Robbie will give us a physical presence in attack; he works very hard and has a hammer of a right foot. I am looking forward to working with him.
"I couldn't be happier with the three players that I have been able to bring into the Club in the closed season so far - Antony Kay, Peter Clarke and Robbie Simpson. All three players will give us a real presence and stature through the middle of the park."
Town play Coventry City in a pre-season friendly at the Galpharm Stadium on Saturday July 25th - for ticket information, click HERE!
