Pierce Charles is set to make his Sheffield Wednesday return against Derby County, with Seny Dieng leaving the club this week.

The Star reported on Wednesday evening that Charles was on the brink of being able to take his place between the sticks for the Owls once again, a move which would ultimately spell the end for his colleague’s time at the club.

Dieng joined on an emergency seven-day loan after an injury to Murphy Cooper, and had that loan extended by a further week as Charles continued on his path to recovery. Now, with Charles good to go at Pride Park this coming weekend, it has been confirmed that the Senegalese international is heading back to Middlesbrough. Henrik Pedersen said of the shot-stopper, “He’s leaving the club after tomorrow’s training… So we really hope that Pierce can play on Saturday!”

‘No health risks’ on Pierce Charles

Meanwhile, on Wednesday’s number one, the Owls boss spoke with confidence that he was not being rushed back, saying that the 20-year-old has passed all of the tests required - insisting that there are no risks to him returning to the fray.

“He had more really good sessions, and there is no pain or problem after all the tests. He played 11 v 11, and it’s been a long time since he played, but there are no health risks, and there is nothing to say why he shouldn’t be able to play the game at Derby.”

The Owls have no fresh injury concerns, according to Pedersen, with a similar side that took on Southampton set for the game in Derbyshire. Jaden Heskey, however, could be back in the mix after missing the Saints game due to a knock.