Beleaguered Sheffield Wednesday are looking to add to their first team squad before the summer transfer window shuts this Friday
Sheffield Wednesday are “in the race” to sign Newcastle United midfielder Jeff Hendrick. A Football Insider report claims the Owls, Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion and Aberdeen have registered their interest in the 31-year-old.
Championship trio Leeds, Wednesday and West Brom are said to be lining up bids for Hendrick while Scottish Premiership outfit Aberdeen are keen on a loan deal. Hendrick is not part of Eddie Howe’s plans at St James’ Park.
Summer signing Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes and Sean Longstaff are all ahead of Hendrick in the pecking order for a starting spot. Hendrick has not been included in the matchday squad for any of Newcastle’s Premier League fixtures so far this season.
Hendrick, who joined the Magpies on a free transfer in 2020, spent last season on loan at Reading. The Republic of Ireland international bagged four goals in 45 appearances for the Royals as they were relegated to League One following a points deduction. He has entered the final 12 months of his Newcastle contract.
Central midfield is an area the Owls could look to strengthen before the transfer window closes on Friday. It remains a mystery when Momo Diaby will return to action after his Wednesday debut was cut short by injury last week.
The Owls, who face Yorkshire rivals Leeds United on Saturday, have also been linked with a move for former Liverpool winger Liam Millar. Several Championship clubs, including Wednesday, Preston North End, Cardiff City, Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers are eyeing up late moves for the FC Basel player.
The 23-year-old moved to Switzerland from Anfield in the summer of 2021. The Canada international has racked up 98 appearances for Basel, netting 13 goals and providing 10 assists.
Wednesday are believed to be in the market for attacking reinforcements after a poor start to the season. They are the only side in the English Football League yet to pick up a point.
