10 eye-catching free agents available to Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland and Birmingham City
Sheffield Wednesday likely won't be splashing the cash come January, but there are options available to the club on a free transfer.
One win in the opening 16 Championship fixtures for Sheffield Wednesday points to a squad that isn't quite ready to challenge in the second division after last year's dramatic promotion. The Owls are already nine points adrift from safety and four defeats in the last five isn't an inspiring run of form from Danny Rohl's side. Sadly, there isn't likely to be any funding coming the club's way from unpopular owner Dejphon Chansiri anytime soon either.
That could leave the club having to explore free-agent deals for players currently without a club. The Star looks at 10 players that could tempt Sheffield Wednesday, ranked by market value provided by Transfermarkt.
5. Josh Onomah - £1m
Josh Onomah hasn't had much luck of late, spending an unsuccessful loan spell at Preston North End this year before not being taken up after a trial at Stoke City. The 26-year-old is still looking for a club and has potential to impress in the Championship. Photo: Getty Images
6. Phil Jones - £880,000
Phil Jones left Manchester United at the end of last season and is still without a new club at the age of 31. He has 169 Premier League appearances to his name but might now look to drop down to the second tier. Photo: Getty Images
7. Tarique Fosu - £1.3 million
Was released from Brentford this summer but has gained recent Championship experience with Stoke City and Rotherham United. Photo: Getty Images
8. Yann M'Villa - £1.3m
Ball-winning midfielder has been linked with a return to Sunderland after release from Olympiacos but Sheffield Wednesday could be tempted by the experienced 33-year-old.