Owls CEO David Bruce laughed when he said Sheffield Wednesday need to sign ‘quite a few’ players this summer.
And he is not wrong. There is a massive rebuilding job ahead of the League One season starting in August.
Bruce says they will be aggressive, smart and act quickly as they aim to put together a competitive squad. He said that targets are ‘emerging’ and that they need to take opportunities and start to ‘execute’ their plans.
The transfer window does not officially open until June 15 but clubs will announce agreements with players before then.
The free agent market will be significant for many clubs, including Wednesday, so we have looked at 14 players released by Championship clubs who might be the pick of the bunch.
Have a scroll through and let us know what you think on our social media channels.
5. Joe Bryan
The experienced left-back, 32, has played 280 times in the Championship for Bristol City, Fulham and Millwall, who he has just departed. He also made 44 outings for Fulham in the Premier League. | Getty Images
6. Brad Collins
At 29, he could be coming into his best years as a goalkeeper. The former Barnsley stopper has just been let go by Coventry City, having spent most of last season on loan at Burton Albion, recording 11 clean sheets in 40 league appearances. | Getty Images
7. Wes Harding
The 29-year-old former Rotherham United centre-back was loaned out by Millwall to Plymouth Argyle in the second-half of last season and made a positive impression. | Getty Images
8. Emiliano Marcondes
The Denmark attacking midfielder, 31, has been released by Norwich City. Previously at Brentford and Bournemouth. Six goals and eight assists in 50 outings for Norwich in the last two campaigns. | Getty Images