Sheffield Wednesday’s pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion striker Mark O’Mahoney seems to have hit a dead end, as the promising forward is now poised to join a rival Championship club. Initial reports from The Star had indicated that the Owls had earmarked the 19-year-old as a key target to boost their attacking options for the upcoming 2024/25 season, but stiff competition was always expected due to O’Mahoney’s rising star in the football world.

Recent updates from The News suggest that O’Mahoney has completed a medical at Portsmouth and is on the verge of making a move to the south coast. However, the formalities of the transfer are set to be wrapped up only after Portsmouth’s Carabao Cup fixture against Crawley Town next week. The young Republic of Ireland Under-21 international is expected to feature in this upcoming match before finalizing his switch to Fratton Park, with the transfer deadline looming at 11 pm on Friday.

Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday, under the management of Danny Röhl, continue their search for reinforcements, having already secured the signings of 10 players this transfer window. One potential deal on the horizon is the acquisition of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, with Saints boss Russell Martin hinting at the youngster’s imminent move to Hillsborough. However, as of the latest update, the transfer is yet to be finalized, but sources at The Star suggest that the completion of the deal is imminent. With time running out before the transfer window shuts, Röhl is keen to both strengthen his squad and streamline the player roster for the season ahead.