Sheffield Wednesday: Joey Pelupessy wants to join Owls, claims Heracles Almelo director Nico-Jan Hoogma

Reports surfaced in Holland last night that Owls boss Jos Luhukay is keen on making the 24-year-old his first signing.

And speaking to Tubantia, Hoogma said: “We are not yet that far. [Our valuations do] does not yet match.

“Joey has done a fantastic job for 3.5 years here, he sees this as a unique opportunity, something he absolutely wants, we give him this, and that’s what we have to deal with.

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“Joey binds people, is good with supporters and with the sponsors, he has done everything for the club in recent years, we have to find a solution there, we’re going to see what the coming days bring us.”

Luhukay refused to comment on speculation linking the Owls with Pelupessy after last night’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Carlisle United.

“I will not speak about players who are not mine,” he told The Star. “I speak about my players.”

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Pelupessy, who began his career at FC Twente, was recently linked with a move to MLS side New York City but Heracles blocked the move.

The former Holland Under-20 international moved to Heracles in 2014 and has racked up 119 appearances for Heracles, scoring five goals. Born-and-bred in Almelo, Pelupessy is Heracles’ captain and has made 18 starts this term but his contract expires in the summer.

Rumour is rife Wednesday are also lining up a move for Feyenoord left-back Miquel Nelom.

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