Sheffield Wednesday striker undergoes surgery that halts summer progress

The 18-year-old forward, who became a Northern Ireland youth international last year, enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2023/24 campaign, scoring plenty of goals at U18 level as well as stepping up on occasion into the U21s.

However he was dealt a blow last year when he sustained an injury that kept him sidelined for a number of months, and subsequently lost a large portion of his season as he made his way along a route to recovery. He was back in the goals last month, though, scoring on his first start in a win over Barnsley - and it was hoped that he could take strides in preseason after he was offered his first professional contract.

It was confirmed last week that - as previously reported - the Owls have offered the talented teen pro terms for the first time, however there is also disappointment for him after he confirmed via social media that he was facing another spell out after heading for surgery once again.

He said on Instagram, “Unfortunate to miss the back end of last season and what’s to come this summer due to another operation, but thanks to all the doctors involved.”

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There has been no word yet with regards to how long the attacker faces out as he recovers from his latest setback, but he’ll be itching to get back on the grass as soon as possible in order to start playing for both club and country again at the earliest possible opportunity.