‘Got everything’ – Barry Bannan’s advice to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru amid Sheffield Wednesday talks

‘Fizz’ started alongside Bannan as the duo both scored in Wednesday’s 4-2 win over Burton Albion on Saturday, and the youngster showed in his performance exactly why so many fans are excited about his future.

That future is currently in doubt though as he draws closer to the last six months of his contract, however his skipper joked that he can’t even consider leaving until he’s got better at pool – admitting it’ll be great news if he signs.

"I think Fizz wants to stay,” Bannan told The Star. “Whatever's going on is going on, but I'm hopeful he'll stay. He loves it here.

"I beat him at pool every day in the training ground, he’s trying to beat me, so he can't leave until he starts beating me at pool!

"He's a good lad, a top talent, and I'm quietly confident he'll stay. If he does, it's a big plus for this club. I think he’s going to have a bright future if he keeps going the way he’s going.

"He's got everything a midfielder wants, really. He just needs to stay dedicated, work hard and listen to the coaches and the senior players who have been in the game a bit more. That’ll come with games as well. If he does that then he’ll be a good one.”

Wednesday face Morecambe in the FA Cup this week, and Dele-Bashiru will no doubt be looking to add to his tally if handed a starting berth by Darren Moore once again. Talks are ongoing.

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