In the summer, Sheffield Wednesday will once more comb through the free agent pool.
Sheffield Wednesday will undoubtedly go on the lookout for deals this summer.
The Owls used to spend £5 million on players like Adam Reach and £8 million on Jordan Rhodes.
However, as of right now, up to eighteen players will be departing Hillsborough this summer, potentially ahead of a return to League One, which could really start the Football League’s downfall under Dejphon Chansiri.
Di’Shon Bernard future at Sheffield Wednesday
Di’Shon Bernard is one of the Sheffield Wednesday players without a contract this summer.
After joining on a free transfer from Manchester United last summer, the former young player has made a big impression so far this season, making 30 appearances in the Championship.
With an average rating of 6.83, Bernard ranks seventh among Sheffield Wednesday players this season according to Sofascore.
Danny Rohl has suffered because of Bernard’s recent absence from the team; in five games without him, his team has only won once and kept one clean sheet.
Although Rohl wants Bernard to stay with the team, the 23-year-old Bernard will undoubtedly leave S6 if Sheffield Wednesday is relegated, and he won’t be short of suitors either.
Sheffield Wednesday should re-sign former ‘fan favourite’ Michael Hector
For the upcoming season, Sheffield Wednesday will need to bolster their defence.
Bambo Diaby and Michael Ihiekwe are the current centre backs with contracts that expire this summer; while they could make a good team in League One, the Owls would need more regardless of whether they stay in the top division.
Michael Hector is another name that might be a good option for Sheffield Wednesday this season, regardless of how things turn out.
During the 2018–19 season, the Jamaican international was on loan from Chelsea to Sheffield Wednesday, where he made 37 appearances in the Championship and won the team’s Player of the Season award.
During his tenure in S6, he was referred to as a “fan favourite.” He and Bernard are similar in that he is a mobile, skillful defender who fits the mould of a Rolls Royce.
Hector is a formidable force in the air, much like Bernard.
The 31-year-old Hector’s contract at Charlton Athletic expires in the summer. According to Sofascore, he leads the team in clearings per game this season (4.4) and has an average rating of 6.9 in League One.
Dejphon Chansiri and the summer ahead
Last summer, Chansiri made a small financial investment to acquire Djeidi Gassama and Anthony Musaba, both for reported sums of £1 million.
And Chansiri might have to spend a little money this summer. If Rohl stays, Chansiri will need to make purchases to keep Rohl happy, and if a few players depart, the salary bill will decrease significantly, possibly freeing up some cash.
However, as of right now, the club has no tangible assets to sell.
Although the team is likely to keep looking for deals, Sheffield Wednesday has frequently discovered some real gems there; Hector may be one of them.
Along with depth and quality in the backfield, he would provide true leadership to the side.
It’s unclear if he would enjoy going back, but Rohl and Championship football would undoubtedly be appealing.
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