After their first games of the season, Sheffield Wednesday is already looking to the January transfer window for reinforcements.
After a thrilling survival last season which saw Danny Rohl guiding the team to a great escape, the Owls seem to have potential at the start of the present season but lack stability in their form.
Realizing some areas of the squad lacks depth, Rohl is ready to strengthen the team by recruiting new players in January and might look to sell some players which he does not find suitable for his team. Despite some changes with players departing in the summer transfer, a few more continue to be cup-tied, hints of wantway exit in winter window.
Now, there less than two months to the January transfer window, focus shifts to those Owls players who could be eyeing moves elsewhere.
Pierce Charles
With the motor mouth Jones as coach, se well regarded goalkeeper Pierce Charles, a young sensation at Wednesday will be a regular feature at this important club. One would think that the youngster stands a good chance at the club, or at least as a backup for the first-choice, James Beadle. Perhaps, it is another loan season in order to progress and acquire more match time as the return of Ben Hamer to fitness means that the Charlton does have adequate cover.
Gabriel Otegbayo
Defender Gabriel Otegbayo joined mid week from Limerick after a week trial and has swiftly fitted into the first team. His played games which include cup games needs composition in addition to a more powerful efficiency against Brentford which elevated his significance. That confidence was evident when Rohl was willing to hand over his league debut to Otegbayo and even contemplate the youngster as a key figure in his team in the coming seasons.
With other comparable players such as Dominic Iorfa, Di’Shon Bernard, Michael Ihiekwe and Akin Famewo in the competition, Otegbayo may not get many chances this season and as such like Charles another loan move to benefit the club in January could be discussed.
The hard work of Callum Paterson has been tested more at Hillsborough after joining from Cardiff City in September 2020. This player has been performing equally important operations and guaranteed an extension but recently the Scot has been left out. It is said that his position in the club may not remain permanent and an exit may be anticipated.
However, signing of striker Charlie McNeill has been promising and has not happened as planned. Although his initial season in the club was fantastic, his contribution to the team has been limited sparking rumors that he could join the Owls on a loan basis in January.