Championship

Sheffield Wednesday rivalling West Brom for free agent centre-back signing

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Sheffield Wednesday’s search for a center-back is intensifying, with Danny Röhl yet to bolster this critical position. Currently, his options are Michael Ihiekwe, Bambo Diaby, and Dominic Iorfa, while Di’Shon Bernard remains out of contract. The interest in Mickael Nade suggests that the club is preparing for the possibility of missing out on Bernard, whose future is still uncertain amid interest from other Championship teams and clubs across Europe. Re-signing Bernard would be a major coup, but the club’s ongoing strong summer transfer window might improve their chances of tempting him back to S6.

Stoke chose Ben Gibson over Jake Clarke-Salter

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The Telegraph’s Midlands football reporter John Percy highlighted in May that Stoke had identified Jake Clarke-Salter as their top target for the summer transfer window, especially with Ben Wilmot and Michael Rose as their only senior centre-back options under contract at the time. Percy indicated that Clarke-Salter’s price tag was expected to range between £5-7 million, with interest also coming from several Premier League clubs.

Stoke City: Capitalising on Norwich City call looks smarter after QPR, Wolves fee talk – View

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Stoke City have already made a significant transfer decision this summer as they aim to climb the Championship table next season under Steven Schumacher. The Potters have signed standout goalkeeper Viktor Johansson and dynamic wing-back Eric Junior Bocat from Rotherham United and Sint-Truiden, respectively. This is just the beginning of what is expected to be a busy transfer market period for Schumacher as he shapes his squad for the 2024/25 campaign.

Sheffield Wednesday make ‘opening bid’ for striker ‘watched’ by Premier League teams

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Sheffield Wednesday have submitted a bid for a proven Championship striker as they prepare for the 2024/25 season. The club has already had a productive summer transfer window, with eight new signings, including Charlie McNeill, who joined after being released by Manchester United. McNeill will compete for a spot in the squad alongside striker Jamal Lowe, who has arrived from Bournemouth after a loan spell with Swansea City in the 2023/24 campaign.

Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly made an ‘opening bid’ for Troyes attacker Ike Ugbo, according to Mike McGrath on X. Ugbo, a Canadian international, played a pivotal role for Sheffield Wednesday during the latter part of the 2023/24 season while on loan, scoring seven goals to help the Owls secure their Championship status. Following his successful loan spell, Ugbo has attracted interest from other Championship clubs and is being monitored by Premier League teams.

Imminent Sheffield Wednesday transfer expected amid interest in one-cap England man

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Sheffield Wednesday’s transfer activities are set to continue as manager Danny Röhl anticipates more additions to the squad, with one potentially arriving in the next couple of days. Despite already signing eight new players this summer, the club is far from finished as they aim to build a team capable of competing at the top end of the Championship table.

During the Owls’ pre-season training camp at St George’s Park, Röhl addressed the ongoing transfer efforts. While he refrained from discussing specific names linked to transfer reports, he hinted that a new signing could be completed in the next couple of days. “We are looking at some options in the market,” Röhl told The Star. “This position is not the easiest one, but I think in the next – not hours – but two days, we will do something. It depends a little bit on the process, the contracts, the medical check. We have always the performance tests, then only after this they can go into training. If they have all this then we can go forward but as always it is about timing. Sometimes it goes quicker, sometimes we need one day more. Then if we have something, we will announce it.”

2,226 Sunderland fans deliver 83 per cent majority verdict on Kristjaan Speakman transfer decision

10/07/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland fans have overwhelmingly endorsed Kristjaan Speakman and Stuart Harvey’s pursuit of free agent Alan Browne. With the midfielder’s availability following his departure from Preston North End, Sunderland is actively pursuing him without a transfer fee. Reports indicate Browne is undergoing a medical at the Academy of Light, with Sunderland eager to secure his signature ahead of Championship rivals and clubs from Turkey. The response from fans has been notably positive, with 83.2% of respondents in a poll supporting Browne’s potential arrival. On social media, supporters highlighted his experience and potential to contribute to the team’s development, particularly in mentoring younger players.

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. 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.

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.