Football pundit Carlton Palmer commended Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri for supporting manager Danny Rohl this summer as the club inches closer to securing the services of Troyes forward Ike Ugbo. While the deal to bring Ugbo back to Hillsborough permanently is not yet finalized, substantial progress has been made, suggesting an imminent confirmation in the days ahead.
Despite interest from other clubs like Sunderland, Stoke City, Birmingham City, and Queens Park Rangers, Ugbo looks poised to return to Wednesday for a reported fee of around £3 million. The 25-year-old, who impressed during his loan spell last season by scoring crucial goals to help the team remain in the Championship, is set to be the Owls’ tenth acquisition in a busy transfer window which has already seen several new faces at the club.
Speaking to Football League World, Palmer lauded Chansiri for his unwavering support of Rohl in the transfer market, hailing the impending signing of Ugbo as a significant positive for Sheffield Wednesday. “It’s fantastic news for the Owls supporters that Sheffield Wednesday are set to win the race to bring Ike Ugbo back to Hillsborough,” Palmer expressed.
Acknowledging the criticisms faced by Chansiri, Palmer underlined the owner’s commitment to backing Rohl and the team. “Credit to Chansiri because he’s seriously backed him, he obviously has confidence that Danny Rohl might be able to deliver them a play-off spot or better this season,” Palmer stated, emphasizing the owner’s faith in the management team’s ability to elevate the club’s performance in the upcoming season.
Under Danny Rohl, the player excelled in Sheffield Wednesday’s attacking style, embracing high-pressure gameplay and scoring remarkable goals. He won over fans and chose to return to Sheffield Wednesday despite other clubs vying for him. Credit goes to both the chairman and Danny Rohl for this success, leaving Sheffield Wednesday supporters optimistic for the upcoming season.