Sheffield Wednesday transfer news latest as striker target speaks out, Owls make enquiry and more
Here’s a round up of all the latest Sheffield Wednesday transfer news and rumours ahead of the new campaign.
Sheffield Wednesday kick off their 2024/25 Championship season with a home game vs Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle on August 11th.
It’ll be a chance for Danny Rohl to put his new-look Sheffield Wednesday first-team squad to the test after what’s been a very active summer transfer window.
So far this summer, the Owls have signed nine new players. But transfer business has slowed down slightly with Sheffield Wednesday currently in Germany as part of their pre-season preparations.
Here we round up all the latest Sheffield Wednesday transfer news…
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Ike Ugbo to Sheffield Wednesday latest
Sheffield Wednesday are trying to re-sign Ike Ugbo on a permanent deal this summer.
Rohl recently provided an update on Ugbo, giving away very little, simply saying: “The latest is that he’s not here at the moment.”
Ugbo is tipped to leave Troyes during this summer’s transfer window. But Sheffield Wednesday won’t pay more than £2.5m for the Canadian international.
Sheffield Wednesday target Duncan McGuire speaks out on Orlando City future
Another striker linked with Sheffield Wednesday this summer is Duncan McGuire.
Sheffield Wednesday tried to sign McGuire in January. He’s now back with Orlando City in the MLS where he’s scored seven goals in 19 league games so far this season.
Out of contract at the end of this year, McGuire is set to take part in the Paris Olympic Games this summer with the US men’s football team.
McGuire said on his future: “I think about how everything happens for a reason.
“So I guess we’ll see what happens after the Olympics, whether I stay in Orlando, which I’d be happy to.
“Or if the opportunity to go somewhere else comes up, I’ll look at the opportunity.”
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Sheffield Wednesday make enquiry for Scott Wright at Rangers
Sheffield Wednesday are linked with Rangers winger Scott Wright who’s expected to leave Ibrox during this summer’s transfer window.
The Owls have been linked with the 26-year-old throughout the summer, and the latest on this front is that Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County, and Preston have all enquired about signing Wright this summer.
Sheffield Wednesday could miss out on Ian Poveda signing
Sheffield Wednesday have wanted to re-sign Ian Poveda throughout this summer.
The Colombian shone on loan from Leeds United during the second half of last season, but it now looks like he could be heading elsewhere.
Reports state that Sunderland are hoping to sign Poveda as a free agent, with an image circulating online which appears to show Poveda outside Sunderland’s training ground.
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Karamoko Dembele to Sheffield Wednesday latest
Lastly, Sheffield Wedne sday have lodged a bid to sign Karamoko Dembele from Brest.
It’s also reported that Championship rivals Derby County and Portsmouth have made offers to sign the 21-year-old.
But Pompey boss John Mousinho has shut down rumours of a bid for Dembele, before Dembele posted a picture online of him undergoing training with Brest, despite reports that he was free to leave the Ligue 1 club.
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Danny Rohl claims Sheffield Wednesday gem who has ‘impressed’ him isn’t ready for the Championship yet
Danny Rohl has already played down the chance of one Sheffield Wednesday academy graduate being given a chance this season.
The Owls head coach has been taking a look at a number of younger players during their pre-season campaign, with the likes of Gabriel Otegbayo, Gui Siqueira and Sean Fusire handed opportunities in their friendlies.
Chances in the Sheffield Wednesday senior team were very limited for the youngsters last season, as Rohl put his whole focus on avoiding relegation rather than looking to promote anyone from the academy.
They will be looking to catch his eye this summer though, however Rohl has already admitted he is likely to look to the transfer market rather than promoting one teenager.
