Exclusive:Former Manchester United man Timothy Fosu-Mensah among free agents that Sheffield Wednesday are eyeing up

As previously reported by The Star, the Owls have been in conversation with the EFL regarding the possibility of bringing a free agent or two in, with any deals needing to be ratified by the league due to Wednesday’s current financial situation whilst in administration.

Proof would have to be given that the administrators can fund any new arrivals, and even that might not be enough given the amount of embargoes the club are under. A meeting took place on Monday, and it’s understood that no definitive answer was given – there is hope, however, that more information could be given later in the week.

Sheffield Wednesday are keeping tabs on Timothy Fosu-Mensah

With that in mind, Wednesday and their manager, Henrik Pedersen, are believed to have drawn up a list of potential targets should they be given a green light, and Fosu-Mensah – a free agent after leaving Bayer Leverkusen – is thought to be one of them. Liam Cooper, formerly of Leeds United, is another name that has already been reported.

TFM, a three-time Dutch international, left Leverkusen over the summer after playing 30 times for the club. He’ll be desperate to get playing again, as a player that’s featured as a full back, centre back and defensive midfielder during his career, he could tick a few boxes for Pedersen.

Meanwhile, this publication also understands that ex-Cardiff City man, Andy Rinomhota, is also on the list of possibilities. The 28-year-old has been considered by previous managers as well, however with him the club run the risk of losing him to the African Cup of Nations with Zimbabwe in a couple of months’ time.

A wide number of other free agents have been discussed as Wednesday look to make sure they’re ready to pounce if the EFL allow it, though as things stand they’ll be heading into the Steel City derby with the same threadbare squad that’s fought valiantly over the course of the campaign so far.