Month: July 2024

Free agent finds new home after Sheffield Wednesday departure

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Sheffield Wednesday signed Adam Alimi-Adetoro two years ago after he impressed them during a trial. Before moving to South Yorkshire, he played for Leixlip United and Athlone Town. Over the past couple of seasons, he has been a key player for Sheffield Wednesday’s Under-21 team. Standing at 6ft 5in, the Irish defender made his first and only competitive appearance for Sheffield Wednesday in an FA Cup match against Fleetwood Town in February 2023. Despite training with the senior team on several occasions and participating in the pre-season trip to Spain last summer under former manager Xisco Munoz, his progression to the starting XI was hindered, leading Sheffield Wednesday to make the difficult decision to release him.

Ex-Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Stoke City man training with Wolves under-21s after summer release

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The former Sunderland defender, Danny Batth, is now a free agent after being released at the end of the season. This summer, Batth returned to his former club, Wolves. The 33-year-old centre-back, who was voted Sunderland fans’ player of the season during the 2022-23 campaign, made only 16 Championship appearances for Norwich. According to a report from the Express & Star, Batth has been training with Wolves’ under-21s to maintain his fitness while negotiating with other clubs. However, a permanent return to Wolves is not expected for the former Middlesbrough and Stoke City player.

Leicester City ready to pay £22m to sign ‘excellent’ player as Steve Cooper’s third signing

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Currently, Leicester City’s wide options include Stephy Mavididi, Abdul Fatawu, and new signing Bobby De Cordova-Reid. Adding Matias Soule to the squad would provide crucial depth and competition for Mavididi and Fatawu, neither of whom have Premier League experience. Despite Frosinone’s relegation last season, Soule’s experience with a struggling team could be beneficial for Leicester. The 21-year-old managed an impressive season, showcasing his potential to make a significant impact in games with his flair and excitement, qualities that could change the course of a match.

New Leicester City manager Steve Cooper is focused on building a squad capable of maintaining their Premier League status. The summer began challenging for Leicester with the departures of manager Enzo Maresca and star player Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Chelsea. However, the compensation received—£10 million for Maresca and £30 million for Dewsbury-Hall—has helped the club meet the 30th June PSR deadline.

Ex-Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Stoke City man training with Wolves under-21s after summer release

09/07/2024 Raymond 0

The former Sunderland defender, Danny Batth, is now a free agent after being released at the end of the season. This summer, Batth returned to his former club, Wolves. Despite being voted Sunderland fans’ player of the season during the 2022-23 campaign, the 33-year-old centre-back was allowed to leave Wearside for Norwich, where he only made 16 Championship appearances. According to a report from the Express & Star, Batth has been training with Wolves’ under-21s for the past week to maintain his fitness while negotiating with other clubs. However, a permanent return to Wolves is not anticipated for the former Middlesbrough and Stoke City player.

Sheffield Wednesday boss eyes ‘next step’ – Owls share facilities with reigning Euro champions

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Sheffield Wednesday manager, Danny Röhl, is eager to see the Owls advance in their preparations for the upcoming season. The team has been back in training for over a week, working hard to get ready for the 2024/25 campaign. However, their efforts are set to intensify over the next six days as they move to the Football Association’s facility at St. George’s Park.

Röhl has praised the ‘fantastic’ facilities available at the Staffordshire site, believing this camp will be crucial for advancing their preparations. He stated, “We keep going and this week we go to our first preseason camp and I am looking forward to this as the next step… We need time to bring everyone together, to be connected and we will keep going and move forward.” The Owls began their friendlies on a positive note, defeating Alfreton Town 2-0 over the weekend and are now looking forward to upcoming matches against RB Salzburg, Werder Bremen, and Leganes as part of their preseason schedule.