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.
9. Ibrahim Cissoko - loan ends 2025
Signed a six-month loan deal from French side Toulouse at the start of February but hasn't started a single Championship game since, with five appearances all coming from the bench. | Steve Ellis
10. Anthony Musaba - contract expires 2025
Fitness issues have halted Musaba's campaign at points but he's been a real dangerman for Wednesday, with two goals and six assists in 27 appearances. Still only 24 and so one Hillsborough chiefs will likely be keen to keep hold of. | Getty Images
11. Callum Paterson - contract expires 2025
Open to extending his five-year stay at Hillsborough and has been a good goalscoring option, with five in 23 league appearances. Only 10 of those games have been starts, however, and will turn 31 in October. Photo: Steve Ellis
12. Michael Smith - contract expires 2025
Second top-scorer with eight goals and behind only Josh Windass, with the striker proving a great signing for free back in 2022. Revealed 'a few conversations' had taken place back in November but a hectic season makes it difficult to find time. Photo: Mike Hewitt