Sheffield Wednesday will prepare for a third consecutive season of Championship football this summer after climbing from a relegation dogfight last year to mid-table comfort this time round. Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Oxford United was hugely disappointing but despite dropping into 14th, the Owls can reflect on a steady improvement.
It’s expected to be another busy summer at Wednesday and fans will be desperate to see impressive manager Danny Röhl stay on board, with hope he could guide the club towards genuine play-off contention if properly backed. But while incoming business is the key focus, decisions need to be made on current squad members.
All in all, 12 first-team squad members are currently set to leave Wednesday this summer, including a trio of loanees, while another two will enter the final year of their own contracts come June. Below, The Star takes a look at each of them.
5. Liam Palmer - contract expires 2025
Has been in and out of the squad due to injury but a vitally experienced presence when fit, with 15 years and over 450 games with the Owls. Club legend will turn 34 in September. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
6. Shea Charles - loan ends 2025
Wednesday have twice signed the midfielder on loan from Southampton this season but the south coast club's relegation to the Championship means they are unlikely to let him leave again. Has arguably been the Owls' best player this season. | Getty Images
7. Barry Bannan - contract expires 2025
Coming towards the end of his 10th season at Hillsborough and will turn 36 in December, but even then he remains one of Wednesday's most important players. One-year deals have been common for the midfielder in recent years and speaking last month, he was relaxed about what the future holds. | Getty Images
8. Marvin Johnson - contract expires 2025
A regular down the left flank this season, featuring in all but one league game and starting 27. Has spoken earlier this campaign of a desire to stay on board. Will turn 35 in December. | Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images