Sheffield Wednesday revive transfer interest in Aston Villa attacker Zépiqueno Redmond after loan ends
Sheffield Wednesday are desperate to strengthen their squad during this month’s transfer window amid their ongoing injury crisis.
Sheffield Wednesday have rekindled their interest in Aston Villa attacker Zépiqueno Redmond as they look to try and strengthen their squad in this month’s transfer window, The Star understands.
The Owls, who will resume their Championship campaign against Portsmouth at Hillsborough on Saturday, have been given permission by the English Football League (EFL) to draft in two free loan signings before the 7pm deadline on February 2 to bolster Henrik Pedersen’s depleted squad.
Following last summer’s squad exodus and an ongoing injury crisis that is showing no signs of slowing down, Owls chief Pedersen is rapidly running out of players, forcing him to admit after last weekend’s defeat to Brentford in the FA Cup that Wednesday ‘need help’ from the EFL.
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However, as things stand, the Owls are limited to bringing in just two free loan signings, meaning their options are limited. It is understood they are keen on signing Manchester City youngster Jaden Heskey and talks between the two clubs, as reported by The Star on Wednesday, are ongoing.
The Star also understands that Wednesday are once again mulling over the prospect of trying to sign Villa forward Redmond, who returned to Villa Park on Wednesday after his loan spell at Huddersfield Town came to an end following a mutual agreement between the two clubs. The Owls expressed interest in the 19-year-old back in the summer, attempting to lure him to Hillsborough towards the end of the window.
Wednesday considering Redmond swoop
It was understood Wednesday were considered as an appealing option for the former Feyenoord youngster as they would have been able to offer him ample game time amid the depleted nature of their squad. However, the Owls’ financial situation meant a deal failed to come to fruition.
Joining Huddersfield instead, Redmond, who joined Villa last July, was restricted to just three appearances because of a knee injury, meaning his stint in West Yorkshire failed to work out. He last featured when the Terriers were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City in September.
Predominantly a left-winger, the teenager, who scored two goals in nine first-team appearances for Feyenoord prior to moving to England last summer, can also play as a central striker.
Pedersen is understood to be in the market for a midfielder and a forward this month, meaning Wednesday’s pursuits of Heskey and Redmond make perfect sense.