Nobody connected with Sheffield Wednesday is likely to forget the 2026 summer transfer window in a hurry.
After a disastrous 2025/26 campaign saw the Owls enter administration for the first time in their history, suffer relegation from the Championship with just two wins to their name and lose countless players, this summer’s window was always going to be a busy one.
After confirming the arrival of Davis Keillor-Dunn on loan from Wrexham almost 48 hours after the window had closed, Wednesday brought the curtain down on a transformative summer having drafted in 18 new signings.
Alongside overseeing the arrivals of 18 new players, Wednesday also oversaw a plethora of exits, both permanently and on loan.
With that in mind, here is a look at how those who left Hillsborough on permanent deals following the end of last season have been getting on...
5. Nathaniel Chalobah (Charlton Athletic)
Chalobah was another big name released by the Owls at the end of last season. He spent two seasons at Hillsborough but was limited to just 31 appearances due to a series of injuries. He did, however, finish last season strongly, reminding Wednesdayites of what he can offer when fully fit, and briefly returned to Hillsborough during pre-season. Wednesday ultimately opted against re-signing him, and he joined Charlton on a one-year deal. Chalobah started Charlton’s opening three Championship matches of the season but has since missed their last five games with a thigh injury. | Getty Images
6. CM: Marvelous Nakamba (Panetolikos)
After joining Wednesday on a short-term deal in February, Nakamba was released after making just five appearances for the club. The midfield enforcer, who started only once in an Owls shirt, moved to Greece in August, signing a two-year deal with Panetolikos. The Zimbabwe international has made five appearances for the Greek side so far. | Getty Images
7. Zain Silcott-Duberry (Rochdale)
Signed by Wednesday in February to strengthen their attacking options following a successful trial period, Silcott-Duberry was released without making a single appearance for the club. He was subsequently snapped up by Rochdale in July, joining the League Two side on a one-year deal. He has made eight appearances for the Crown Oil Arena outfit so far, scoring once — his goal coming in the preliminary round of the Carabao Cup against Tranmere Rovers. | Getty Images
8. Favour Onukwuli (Cheltenham Town)
After signing his first professional contract with Wednesday in January 2023, Onukwuli made three Championship appearances for the Owls last season, being given opportunities by Henrik Pedersen during the busy Christmas and New Year period. However, he was released by Wednesday and subsequently signed for Cheltenham Town following a successful trial period. After making his debut against Charlton in the first round of the Carabao Cup, the winger has missed the last eight matches with a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for up to three months. | Getty Images