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

12/07/2024 Raymond 0

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.”

Stoke City starting XI for next season as Steven Schumacher gets early business done

09/06/2024 Raymond 0

Stoke City has bid farewell to five key players from their starting lineup, determined to promptly fill these gaps. Goalkeeper Daniel Iversen, right-back Ki-Jana Hoever, center-half Luke McNally, and attacking midfielder Luke Cundle have all returned to their parent clubs after their loan spells, while striker Tyrese Campbell departs at the end of his contract.

Junior Tchamadeu is set to replace Hoever, with Lynden Gooch providing competition. Seventeen-year-old Sol Sidibe, recently called up to England’s under-18 team, is expected to be a major part of the first team squad during pre-season, potentially sharing minutes with midfielders Jordan Thompson, Wouter Burger, Josh Laurent, Ben Pearson, and Lewis Baker. Viktor Johansson has joined as the new number one goalkeeper from Rotherham United.

In defense, Ben Gibson joins Michael Rose and Ben Wilmot. Left-back Enda Stevens has extended his contract, but given his injury history, additional cover may be sought. The center-forward position remains a top priority, with Ryan Mmaee and Niall Ennis eager to prove themselves, and youngsters Emre Tezgel and Nathan Lowe aiming to catch the coach’s attention.

The transfer window remains open, and Stoke City expects further player movements, both in and out, marking a proactive shift from the previous year’s unsettled pre-season.