Huddersfield Town are looking to get their business done early this summer after a disappointing end to the 2020/21 under Carlos Corberan.

2021 was hard to watch from a Huddersfield perspective, with Corberan just about keeping the club’s heads above water and clear of any real relegation trouble.

In response to the disappointment of last season, Huddersfield have already captured three free agents.

Matty Pearson has been brought in from Luton Town, Jordan Rhodes has returned from Sheffield Wednesday and, most recently, they strengthened their goalkeeping department with the capture of Lee Nicholls.

There’s a wide expectancy that Huddersfield will motor on with other free agent signings now, with the view of then leaning on the loan market and eventually parting with money for players.

Here, we opt to check out some free agents that might well be of interest:

Berardi’s exit at Leeds United has been confirmed and there’s an expectancy that the Swiss defender will be heading back over to Europe with his young family.

However, Corberan is well aware of the qualities Berardi would bring and, given his connections with Leeds, might well be able to convince him to make the short trip across West Yorkshire.

Capable at centre-back and on both sides of defence, Berardi’s versatility could be huge for Huddersfield next season.

On top of that, the 32-year-old has incredible spirit and an attitude to envy. Again, traits that Huddersfield could really do with heading into next season.

We’ve already seen Rhodes move from Hillsborough to the John Smith’s Stadium this summer and there’s every chance Huddersfield could be leaning on their neighbour for more bargain signings this summer.

Reach is a player that has real quality. He scored five goals and registered three assists last season in the Championship, with the 28-year-old now approaching his peak years.

Again, he’s got great versatility and is capable of playing across the midfield and at left-back, where he could provide the ideal cover for Harry Toffolo if needed.

You’d imagine, though, that any move to sign Reach would see Huddersfield meet serious competition.

Wyke is locked in talks with Sunderland over a new contract after their play-off campaign ended in disappointment against Lincoln City.

Over the course of the season, Wyke proved himself to be a great option for the Black Cats in attack, scoring 26 goals and, ultimately, driving Lee Johnson’s side to the point where promotion seemed a possibility.

If Corberan wants to move forward with a more direct approach in the new season, he needs a striker in the mould of Yaya Sanogo, who provided him with an option to play towards last season.

Wyke is similar, but a better goalscorer, which is what Huddersfield need.

Again, looking at Sunderland, O’Nien is a player that could well be available on a free transfer later in the summer.

There’s a desire to keep him at the Stadium of Light, but there’s little denying the fact that the 26-year-old looks like he is due at chance to play in the Championship.

Again, O’Nien has incredible versatility, with the ability to play in a number f defensive positions, as well as in the midfield.

Corberan likes players that are versatile, with O’Nien fitting the bill in that respect, but also the quality that he brings.

If Corberan can’t convince Berardi to make the move to Huddersfield, he might find it more simple to try and wrap up a deal for departing Sheffield Wednesday centre-back, Tom Lees.

Lees has proved to be a reliable figure at Wednesday over the years and played a crucial part in helping the Owls reach back-to-back play-off campaigns under Carlos Carvalhal.

His spell at Hillsborough has ended on the sour note of relegation into League One, but a fresh challenge awaits.

Huddersfield might still want one more defensive recruit after Pearson’s arrival and someone like Lees will surely be considered by Town.

There’s an element of risk with regard to this, without a doubt, as Assombalonga’s form has really declined over the years at Middlesbrough.

It wasn’t long ago that the striker was deemed a multi-million pound signing that was ready to fire Boro back into the Premier League, but he leaves with his tail between his legs and on the lookout for a fresh opportunity.

Huddersfield could do worse than taking a punt on Assombalonga rediscovering his best, though, with the striker possessing plenty of traits that could still see him ripping up the Championship.

With the right arm around him, the goals could flow again.

What a move this would be for Huddersfield to pull off.

Mowatt has just captained Barnsley into the play-offs and enjoyed a terrific campaign at Oakwell.

However, he’s out of contract this summer and there’s no agreement in place that’s going to keep him with Barnsley.

If Huddersfield could pull off a deal to sign the former Leeds midfielder, it would be some coup and maybe even allow Town the difficult decision of moving on Lewis O’Brien to fund transfers elsewhere.

Yet, given the year Mowatt has had, a Premier League chance might well be on the cards.

It’s difficult to know whether this would have a chance.

Huddersfield fans know all about Jack Hunt, who began his career in West Yorkshire and made over 120 appearances for Town between 2009 and 2013.

Hunt has since played for Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City, with the 30-year-old leaving the latter on the back of a disappointing 2020/21 campaign at Ashton Gate.

Corberan wants cover for Pipa at right-back, whilst he’s shown with Rhodes that bringing back former players is a pathway that he’s not afraid to go down.

Who is to say that Hunt can’t be the next returning favourite?

Alternatively, Huddersfield could look to Adam Smith for a new right-back, as he remains locked in discussions with AFC Bournemouth over a new deal.

Should he become a free agent, he could well be a player that’s of interest to Huddersfield.

Smith has been a long-serving player at Bournemouth and has built up a wealth of experience, playing in the Premier League for the Cherries as well as the Championship.

Someone of his ilk, though, would want the promise of first-team football, which would be difficult given Pipa’s role in the side.

However, the Spaniard could play slightly more advanced, or even in a left wing-back role as we saw on occasions last season.