The Owls remain under constraints in terms of what can be spent and are limited to free agents and loanees. The EFL have to sign off any incomings, too, so while incoming business is much-needed, it won’t be easy.
Despite their overhead difficulties, Wednesday’s recruitment team have been busily drawing up options throughout the summer and moves appear to have been made in some directions as the club looks to navigate their way through their situation.
With this in mind, we enlisted the help of social media-famous Wednesday fan and football data analyst TWFootball to take a look through the available free agent options - and pick out a few interesting names the club could in turn take a closer look at.
5. Timothy Fosu-Mensah - DRLC / CDM
A three-cap international with the Netherlands, Fosu-Mensah hasn't played in over a year but would bring experience of playing for clubs such as Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Bayer Leverkusen. A versatile figure, it 27 he could still have a great deal to offer whichever club brings him back into the fold. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Mathias Ross - CB
The 24-year-old has attracted some interest from the Championship this summer, having been linked with Preston North End and QPR. Having initially paid around £2m for him in 2022, Turkish giants Galatasaray have released him. He's a traditional defender with the highest 'duels won' ratio whilst on loan in the Dutch top flight with NEC a season ago. | Getty Images
7. Alexander Schwolow - GK
The former Union Berlin man mainly played as a back-up last year in the German top flight but made six appearances. Has made over 150 top flight appearances in Germany. Now released from his long-time employer, he may be interested in a new challenge. Stats show he is a modern keeper with ability with the ball at feet. | Getty Images
8. CAM - Tom Lawrence
The 31-year-old attacking midfielder is available following his release from Rangers. He found himself down the pecking order at Ibrox last season but his data when he played - particularly in Europe - was highly impressive, with eye-catching metrics across chance creation, goals, and defending. | Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images