Sheffield Wednesday linked to surprise Spanish signing with Xisco links

The fullback still has another year left on his current deal with Sporting Gijon in the second tier of football in Spain, but according to reports in his homeland he has become a potential target for the Owls this summer.

Valentin, a 26-year-old that has played for a host of clubs over the course of his career, is primarily a rightback, and also happens to be part of of the same agency that looks after the new Owls boss in Spain.

Local publication, La Nueva Espana, are the ones reporting Wednesday’s interest.

Wednesday are on the hunt for new signings as they prepare for a tough season in the Championship, and Valentin would be an interesting option given that he is under contract and would therefore require a transfer fee.

The man from Catalonia has been with Gijon since last year after making a switch from Fuenlabrada, and played 24 games in the Segunda Liga last time out, grabbing two assists along the way.

Wednesdayites are desperate to see a few signings through the door as soon as possible, but up until now there have been no new arrivals in their Spanish camp. Xisco says he hopes that that could change soon, but with out only a couple of days left before they head back to the UK time is running out for them to get in a transfer or two that could feature in Friday’s friendly against CD Eldense at Pinatar Arena.