Mark McGuinness 'couldn't turn down' Sheffield Wednesday - and now he's gunning for the League One title

It was confirmed on Thursday that the Owls’ had snapped up the 21-year-old defender on a season-long loan, with the former Arsenal youngster coming on board to help bolster Darren Moore’s backline after Akin Famewo’s long-term injury.

And McGuinness isn’t in Sheffield just to make up numbers – he wants the league title.

Speaking about his move to S6, Wednesday latest signing said, “I’m very pleased… It’s something I’ve been looking forward to ever since I heard there was interest - so I’m looking forward to getting cracking on.

“I had a good season last season, and I just want to keep on playing games and developing. So when a club like Sheffield Wednesday comes along and gives me that opportunity then I couldn’t turn it down.

“It’s a huge club with a lot of pedigree, so for me it was a no-brainer in terms of getting great experience, in a great city, and under a good manager as well.

“Another selling point was the ambition, trying to get promotion, try and win the league - it’s something that drew me to the club.”

And what does he think he’ll bring to the club?

“My job is defending first and foremost,” he added. “But I like getting on the ball, I like heading, and I like to think that I’m a threat in both boxes as well.”

McGuinness could well make his Owls debut this weekend against Bolton, and he confirmed that he’s ready to go straight away if called upon.

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