Sheffield Wednesday are not done with their summer transfer activity, having already welcomed nine new players. The last signing, Charlie McNeill, joined the team over a week ago, and while the pace has slowed, there is still plenty for fans to be excited about.

The Owls have successfully renewed contracts with most of their key players, and reports now suggest that Di’Shon Bernard is set to sign a new deal. His commitment could pave the way for further additions, as manager Danny Rohl has expressed a desire to strengthen the central defense and midfield.

However, the club also seems keen on boosting their attacking options. Recent reports indicate that Sheffield Wednesday is one of three clubs, along with Portsmouth and Derby County, that have made bids for Brest winger Karamoko Dembele. Dembele, who had an impressive loan spell at Blackpool with 21 goal contributions, is considered a ‘special’ talent.

Pompey Out of the Race for Dembele, For Now

While Rohl has yet to comment on the interest in Dembele, Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has dismissed rumors of their bid. Mousinho told The News, “There’s nothing in that at the moment, that’s another one there’s no preparing or readying a bid!” This suggests that while Pompey may still hold interest, they have not made a formal offer.

This development gives Sheffield Wednesday an advantage in the race for Dembele, as it reduces their immediate competition.

Sheffield Wednesday’s Edge in Securing Dembele

If the rumors of Sheffield Wednesday’s bid are true, acting quickly could allow them to secure Dembele before other clubs step up their efforts. Given that both Derby and Portsmouth have just been promoted and face potential relegation battles, Sheffield Wednesday might be a more attractive option for Dembele.

Dembele would likely seek regular playing time after a challenging start to his career, though he would face competition from Jamal Lowe, Olaf Kobacki, Anthony Musaba, and Djeidi Gassama for a spot in the lineup.

While there has been no recent update on the bid, if Sheffield Wednesday decides to push hard for Dembele, they could very well emerge as the frontrunners to secure his signature.