Report: Huddersfield Town leading Josh Maja chase

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Sunderland forward Josh Maja is reportedly on the radar of Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United among other clubs.

Huddersfield Town are leading the race for reported Newcastle United target and Sunderland forward Josh Maja, according to The Daily Star (print edition, page 42, Saturday, January 5, 2019).

It has been reported that Crystal Palace, Burnley, Preston North End and Bristol City are also interested in signing Maja from Sunderland in the January transfer window.

The Daily Mail has claimed that Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of the 20-year-old forward, who has turned down a contract offer from the Black Cats, according to Sunderland owner Stewart Donald.

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Maja is a very talented and promising young forward, and there is no surprise that the likes of Huddersfield, Newcastle and Palace are (reportedly) interested in the youngster.

The 20-year-old will be a good signing for any club in the Championship or in the Premier League.

The forward has made 21 starts and two substitute appearances in League One for the Black Cats so far this season, scoring 14 goals in the process, according to WhoScored.