Game time a major factor in Bunn deal

The former Manchester City youngster joined the Shakers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee on Friday.

Originally, Bury had been interested in taking the 24-year-old on loan but when they were made aware that a permanent transfer was available they moved swiftly to complete the deal.

Reports in East Anglia claimed Championship side Ipswich Town were closing in on a £600,000 move for the forward, but a strong relationship between chairman Stewart Day, manager Lee Clark and Huddersfield owner Dean Hoyle allowed Bury to jump the queue and complete the signing at a reduced price.

Bunn was registered after the 12pm deadline last Friday and was therefore unable to play any part in the opening-day victory against Walsall.

However, he will be available for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Sunderland – and he cannot wait to get going.

“Once I spoke to the manager he said all the right things,” Bunn said. “When I met the chairman on Friday he backed everything up for me. It was an easy decision. I’m coming here to play football, that’s what I want to do.

“I didn’t play as many games as I would have liked to last season so hopefully this year I can get a few games.”

Bunn scored 15 goals in 91 appearances for the Terriers – all of which came during a three-year spell in the Championship.

After helping David Wagner’s side clinch a shock promotion to the top flight last year, he is hoping to have similar success with the Shakers.

“There were a few options for me but I believe Bury was the right decision,” Bunn added.

“Fingers crossed we can prove people wrong and go on and get promoted.

“When I looked around the changing room the players that are here are probably Championship-standard players.

“I think if we can all click then there’s no reason why we can’t get in the top six and maybe even further.

“I think it’s achievable and I think, if it’s achievable, then it should be our aim.”