This summer is crucial for Sheffield Wednesday following their successful bid to remain in the Championship.
Initially, the Owls seemed set for a quick return to League One after a poor start to the season under Xisco Munoz. However, a remarkable turnaround led by Danny Rohl saw them secure their place in the Championship, ultimately finishing 20th in the table.
| Championship standings 2023/24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 17 | Stoke City | 46 | -11 | 56 |
| 18 | QPR | 46 | -11 | 56 |
| 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | -14 | 53 |
| 20 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | -24 | 53 |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | -11 | 51 |
| 22 | Birmingham City (R) | 46 | -15 | 50 |
| 23 | Huddersfield Town (R) | 46 | -29 | 45 |
| 24 | Rotherham United (R) | 46 | -52 | 27 |
There had been concerns among Wednesday supporters that the club might lose Danny Rohl this summer. However, the German manager signed a new long-term contract at Hillsborough last week, ensuring his stay. The coming months are expected to be busy as he focuses on rebuilding his squad.
Several loanees, including James Beadle, Kristian Pedersen, Jeff Hendrick, Momo Diaby, Ian Poveda, Ike Ugbo, and Ashley Fletcher, have returned to their parent clubs. Additionally, Ciaran Brennan, Reece James, George Byers, Tyreeq Bakinson, Juan Delgado, and Lee Gregory have been released at the end of their contracts.
Liam Palmer and Barry Bannan have both signed new deals, and Rohl is hopeful that Cameron Dawson, Dominic Iorfa, Di’Shon Bernard, Will Vaulks, and Josh Windass will also commit their futures to the club.
Rohl aims to strengthen the squad this summer, but with owner Dejphon Chansiri’s limited investment in recent years, it is uncertain how much financial support he will receive. Consequently, the Owls might need to sell players not in Rohl’s plans to generate funds for new acquisitions.