Sheffield Wednesday's League One rivals make £3million 'demand' as trio 'target' defender on loan
All the very latest transfer rumours from League One ahead of the summer transfer window opening on June 15.
The start of the summer transfer window is now just a little over a week away, meaning Sheffield Wednesday will be greasing their wheels in preparation for the shutters coming up.
The window will officially open for business on June 15 and a flurry of transfer activity is expected at Hillsborough amid the need for manager Henrik Pedersen to rebuild his squad following relegation to League One.
The Owls’ squad was ripped apart last summer, leaving them bereft of senior figures, meaning a huge squad rebuild is required ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Practically every area of the squad needs strengthening, meaning incoming sporting director Simon Wilson is set to have his work cut out.
Elsewhere in League One other clubs are in the process of putting the finishing touches to their pre-window plans, while some outfits have already drafted new faces in. With that said, here are some of the latest headline’s concerning Wednesday’s League One counterparts...
Terries make Taylor stance clear
Huddersfield Town are ‘willing to sanction’ the sale of striker Joe Taylor this summer, but only if they recoup the £3million they paid for him in January 2025, according to journalist Alan Nixon. He moved to the Accu Stadium from Luton Town in January 2025 and scored just nine goals in his first 42 appearances for the club before joining Wigan Athletic on loan in January this year.
The 23-year-old excelled during his short-term spell at the Brick Community Stadium, scoring 11 goals in just 21 League One outings, meaning he has created a market for himself ahead of this summer’s window.
Despite the success of his short-term stint in Greater Manchester, Huddersfield are said to be prepared to let Taylor go on a full-time basis provided they receive a hefty-sized fee for him. Nixon has reported that Wigan are keen on re-signing the former Lincoln City and Colchester United man, but they cannot afford to sign him permanently.
Taylor signed a long-term contract with the Terriers, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2029. Despite the success of his loan spell at Wigan, the West Yorkshire outfit could struggle to offload the striker amid the price tag they have reportedly set.
Rovers keen on Everton youngster
Everton youngster Aled Thomas has emerged as a ‘loan target’ for Wednesday’s South Yorkshire rivals and League One compatriots Doncaster Rovers, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, as cited by The72.
The 19-year-old, who is predominantly a centre-back, was a regular fixture for Everton’s Under-21s this season, making 19 Premier League 2 appearances. He also featured three times for the U21s in the EFL Trophy, including a 2-1 defeat to Doncaster.
On Everton’s books since he was a youngster, it appears the promising defender could be allowed to head out on loan for the very first time to try and bank some crucial first-team experience.
Doncaster have been credited with interest in the Wales U21 international alongside Chesterfield and Port Vale respectively.