The Owls will get back to work on June 28th as they prepare to head out to Wales for a preseason camp, with a friendly against Celtic on the horizon on July 7th – currently their only confirmed preseason fixture as things stand.
Moore has stated previously that there are hopes to bring in some new faces by the time the team return to Middlewood Road, however issues surrounding player wages, as well as a reported transfer embargo, have proven to be a stumbling block for the recruitment team as they try to plan for the 2021/22 campaign.
Wednesday currently have 23 players listed on their first team page at present, however that includes a host of youngsters (some of whom are yet to sign new contracts), as well as Osaze Urhoghide - who recently rejected the club’s latest contract offer - and Julian Börner who looks set to leave for Germany.
We took a look at the players currently at Moore’s disposal, and tried to pick his best XI when put into his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.
5. LB - Liam Palmer
Though he's not naturally a left back, Palmer has done pretty well on the left side in the past, and is one of the most experienced players at the club. Ryan Galvin is another left back option, but is young and inexperienced at this stage. Palmer is definitely the more obvious LB choice for now. Photo: Steve Ellis
6. DM - Massimo Luongo
Luongo was a big miss for the Owls in 2020/21, and his return to the side will come as a real welcome boost for Moore. He's the perfect player alongside Barry Bannan, and he's expected back and ready to roll when preseason gets underway in a couple of weeks' time. Photo: Steve Ellis
7. CM - Barry Bannan
Bannan would be part of a double pivot in a 4-2-3-1, but a midfielder playing higher up than Luongo in more of a box-to-box roll. If they both stay, it could be one of the most formidable centre pairings in the league. There will be plenty of other clubs keeping an eye on the Owls skipper, though. Photo: Steve Ellis
8. LW - Andre Green
Green showed flashes of what he's capable of towards the end of the last campaign, but with a full preseason under his belt with Moore then he could be a real threat for Wednesday going into their first season back in League One. Lots of pace, and has experience at this level. Photo: Steve Ellis