Move over Mendy: Sunderland could reignite interest in exciting attacker

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According to football journalist Darren Witcoop, many EFL teams are eyeing Fulham’s promising talent Jay Stansfield during this transfer window, following his impressive stint with Birmingham City last season. Birmingham City, with their substantial financial resources, seem to have an edge in the competition for Stansfield, having already entered negotiations for his return to St. Andrew’s despite his hefty price tag of over £5 million. While Sunderland has shown interest in the 21-year-old, Fulham’s high asking price might deter them. However, if Sunderland wants to make a strong statement after a disappointing 2023/24 season, they might consider going all in for Stansfield, who could be a significant upgrade over their current target.

Uncertainty over Sheffield Wednesday transfer target as training picture emerges

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Uncertainty surrounds the future of a key summer transfer target for Sheffield Wednesday. As the Owls prepare for the 2024/25 Championship season, they have paused transfer activities to focus on a pre-season friendly against Werder Bremen. Despite a recent 4-0 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg, anticipation remains high for the team’s performance.

Sheffield Wednesday aims to bolster their squad, pushing to re-sign Ike Ugbo from Troyes and submitting a bid for Karamoko Dembele from Brest. Dembele’s future remains uncertain, as he has been told he can leave Brest despite a strong loan spell with Blackpool and a contract until 2026. Amidst multiple bids and ongoing speculation, Dembele’s latest social media post suggests Brest may want to reassess his role, possibly delaying any move to Sheffield Wednesday until later in the transfer window.

Danny Röhl pushing for Jürgen Klopp ‘Heavy Metal’ excitement at Sheffield Wednesday

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Röhl is drawing inspiration from Europe’s elite, aiming to incorporate the dynamic styles of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City into his team’s play. Following a remarkable turnaround that secured the Owls’ safety last season, Röhl is utilizing a full pre-season and an active transfer window to implement exciting new ideas and philosophies. During their second summer training camp in Germany, the team’s commitment to a progressive passing style was evident in a friendly against Red Bull Salzburg. Röhl highlighted the importance of experimenting and gaining experience during pre-season, emphasizing their focus on fast and effective transitions. He humorously described their approach as “Heavy Metal” football with a blend of ball possession tactics, underscoring the need to adapt to players’ strengths and maintain an attacking mindset both in pressing and possession.