Huddersfield are being linked with a summer move for Dundalk FC’s Ireland‑Nigeria centre-forward Gbemi Arubi, 22, who currently leads the line for the League of Ireland Premier Division side.
The League One club are monitoring the powerful 1.87m striker, whose market value is listed at €200,000 and whose contractual situation at Dundalk is unclear, raising the prospect he could be available on a cut‑price deal or even leave as a free agent if no extension is agreed. The probability of the transfer remains unspecified (“?”) at this stage.
Arubi, who wears the No 9 shirt for Dundalk, is comfortable playing through the middle in an attacking role and is listed as a both‑footed centre-forward. Born on 26 May 2004, he is eligible for both Ireland and Nigeria, with his national team status currently tied only to his club side on the data provided.
The forward has been a regular feature in Dundalk’s attack this season, operating in the Irish top flight against Premier Division opposition. In his most recent outing, Dundalk faced domestic rivals in the league earlier in June 2026, with Arubi again deployed as the focal point of the attack; however, detailed official statistics from that specific game – including opponent, final scoreline and his direct goal contribution – are not included in the available data.
Arubi’s broader career path has so far been rooted at Dundalk, with no previous clubs or transfer fees recorded, reinforcing the impression of a player still in the early stages of his professional journey and potentially representing value for English clubs prepared to buy from the Irish market.
A move to Huddersfield, should it materialise, would offer Arubi a first taste of English football and a higher-profile platform in League One – a step that could prove decisive for his development, reputation and long‑term prospects at international level.
