All contract talks at Hillsborough were put on ice going into the business end of last season, with the club eager for all of the focus to be placed on achieving a top six finish and a spot in the play-off picture, however after missing out on promotion they got to work with plans for their next attempt.
Wednesday have a lot of work to do this summer, with numerous contracts expiring at the end of June, but they have got underway in that regard with Ben Heneghan and David Stockdale both having been brought in from AFC Wimbledon at Wycombe Wanderers respectively, while Jack Hunt has signed a new deal to remain at Hillsborough.
There has been no official word on Massimo Luongo, Joe Wildsmith and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing after they were offered new contracts, however indications are that Wildsmith and Mendez-Laing have opted against sticking around. The same may happen with Luongo.
It’s also worth noting that the 18 players remaining don’t include young players such as Ryan Galvin and David Agbontohoma due to their lack of first team experience – Moore still has a pretty small squad to be working with for next season as things stand, and will be adding more in the coming weeks.
We took a look at the contract lengths of those senior players who are contract for next season – with the Owls boss in the midst of another rebuild in S6.
13. Barry Bannan - Summer of 2023
The Owls skipper hit his 300th appearance in Wednesday colours this season, and said after the play-off defeat that he couldn't see himself leaving in the summer despite not making it back to the Championship. Photo: Steve Ellis
14. George Byers - Summer of 2023
Byers is another player that came on leaps and bounds in the second half of the season, and his goals played a vital role in getting the Owls into the play-offs. Photo: Steve Ellis
15. Sylla Sow - Summer of 2023
Sow signed a two-year deal when he made the move to Hillsborough in the summer, and had a hot and cold opening campaign. He scored a few goals, and will be wanting more in 2022/23 if he sticks around. Photo: SWFC
16. Lee Gregory - Summer of 2023
The Owls striker had an excellent debut campaign in blue and white, scoring plenty and grabbing many assists as well. He penned a two-year deal on arrival, and will be confident of adding to his goals tally regardless of the division next season. Photo: Steve Ellis