James Beadle links could be bad news for Devis Vasquez
Vasquez started the season as the Owls’ number one goalkeeper, but after a number of unconvincing performances, he was dropped for Cameron Dawson by caretaker manager Neil Thompson in the first game after Munoz’s sacking against Huddersfield Town in October.
has stuck with Dawson since his arrival, and despite the 28-year-old coming in for criticism from some Wednesday supporters, he was praised by his manager after his penalty save in the win over Stoke City earlier this month.
“In the past, it wasn’t always easy for Cameron. He had some negative voices against him but now he saved the point against Leicester and now he was a player in the key moment today and he was fantastic,” Dawson told The Star.
Dawson has impressed in recent weeks, firmly establishing himself as Rohl’s first choice goalkeeper ahead of Vasquez, but Beadle is known for his ability with the ball at his feet, and with Rohl keen for his team to play out from the back, it is easy to see why he is an attractive option.
It seems likely that Beadle would be number one if he makes the move, pushing Vasquez further down the pecking order.
Beadle would also become the Owls’ sixth loan player, and with new Head of Recruitment Kevin Beadell said to be an expert in loans, there could be more temporary arrivals at Hillsborough next month, meaning some of the existing deals will need to be terminated in order to create room in the squad.
Given his lack of game time, it seems inevitable that Vasquez’s loan will be cancelled, while there are doubts over the futures of Momo Diaby, Jeff Hendrick, John Buckley and Ashley Fletcher.
Vasquez was a high-profile acquisition from a club the stature of AC Milan, but it has not worked out for the Colombian, and a return to his parent club would be the best option for all parties.
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