Free agent signings for SWFC? – Tony Pulis comments on the possibility of Sheffield Wednesday signing before the January transfer window

Tony Pulis has admitted that it’d be ‘massive’ for Sheffield Wednesday if they could get a couple of free agent signings in to bolster the team.
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Pulis’ time in charge of Wednesday didn’t get off to the best of starts as the Owls were beaten 1-0 by Preston North End over the weekend, with Josh Windass’ early sending off meaning that he joins Kadeem Harris on the suspension list.

But the team will get another chance to put things right when they travel to Swansea City tomorrow evening, and it would appear that the players have some convincing to do as Pulis looks at potentially ringing the changes in terms of Wednesday’s squad.

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Speaking at Deepdale over the weekend, he told the media, “Outside I had an opinion of where the team and the squad needs strengthening, and it certainly hasn’t changed after today.”

So with that in mind, is he looking to bring in some new faces in the next few weeks? “We’ll see,” he explained. “I’ll look at things and see what comes up.”

Pulis went on to speak of the importance of patience in the market, saying, “Sometimes you chase players, and you chase things, and you don’t get them. And then you fill it with people who maybe are not really what the club really needs, what the team really needs or what the squad really needs.

“I’ll be as patient as I possibly can and as diligent as I possibly can.

Tony Pulis is looking to bolster Sheffield Wednesday's side. (Pic Steve Ellis)Tony Pulis is looking to bolster Sheffield Wednesday's side. (Pic Steve Ellis)
Tony Pulis is looking to bolster Sheffield Wednesday's side. (Pic Steve Ellis)
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“I’ll try and get as many points as we can, but I think if we can get the opportunity to bring in maybe one or two players then I think that’s going to be massive for this football club.”

There are numerous free agents available at present in what has proven to be a tough market for footballers on the hunt for new deals, and it seems as though Pulis is very much prepared to dip into that pool if the right player becomes available.

It remains to be seen which positions he is most keen to bolster going forward, but his formation and comments over the weekend suggest that another wide player could be high up on his list.

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