Another Sheffield Wednesday transfer imminent with details being finalised
Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on their seventh signing of the summer, with James Beadle’s deal now close to being finalised.
The Owls have had a busy few weeks on the transfer front, with six new arrivals - all permanent - having been confirmed by the club as Danny Röhl looks to put together his squad prior to their preseason trips to St. George’s Park and Germany.
On top of that there have been new contracts handed out to key players such as Barry Bannan, Liam Palmer, Josh Windass and - most recently - Dominic Iorfa, and there is a continuously growing sense of positivity around Hillsborough as fans look forward to the campaign ahead.
But Röhl’s far from done as work continues behind the scenes to keep bolstering their ranks, and The Star understands that signing number seven is now imminent, with Beadle’s loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion almost complete. The finer details are now being ironed out, and it’s thought that the hope is that things will be wrapped up within the next day or so.
The 19-year-old would come on board as the second goalkeeper signing of the summer after the acquisition of experienced shot-stopper, Ben Hamer, with the pair being joined by Owls academy graduate, Pierce Charles, in Sal Bibbo’s goalkeeping department, as well as fellow youngster, Jack Hall, who penned a new deal this week.
It remains to be seen whether Charles or Hall will be sent out on loan this season in order to pick up more regular playing time given that Beadle is expected to be number one with Hamer as his second, however there is plenty of time for outgoings once Röhl has got close to finalising those coming in.
The England youth international was ever-present in the Wednesday net last season following his debut in January, and played a huge role in helping steer the club to safety and retain their Championship status.