Sheffield Wednesday has experienced a successful summer, nearing ten new signings. However, they might miss out on one potential addition. Over the weekend, reports surfaced that Mickaël Nadé has become a target for the club. According to L’Équipe in France, the Owls are considering bringing the 25-year-old center-back on board to strengthen their defense.
Nadé, whose contract with Saint-Étienne recently expired, is in high demand. Besides Saint-Étienne attempting to re-sign him, West Bromwich Albion, a rival in the Championship, is also reportedly interested. Danny Röhl, aiming to enhance Hillsborough’s defense during the summer rebuild, is seeking defenders, although it’s not his sole focus. Latest reports suggest that West Brom may have the upper hand in negotiations. Le Progrès, another French source, indicated that West Brom is ‘one step ahead’ and hopes to finalize the deal by early next week.
Despite having defenders like Dominic Iorfa, Michael Ihiekwe, Bambo Diaby, and Akin Famewo, Sheffield Wednesday could benefit from Nadé’s natural left-footedness, which adds balance to their current options. It’s unclear if Nadé is considered a replacement for Di’Shon Bernard if they can’t re-sign him or simply an addition. However, if West Brom succeeds in securing Nadé, it won’t matter for the Owls.