As things stand, the Owls are four points adrift of safety with two games to go, but have the potential secure their safety on the last day of the season when they take on Wayne Rooney's Derby County at Pride Park.
The Rams have lost eight of their last ten matches, and Wednesday will be hopeful of getting the result they need - if they can take the relegation battle down to the last day of the season.
Speaking ahead of this Saturday's clash against Forest, Owls boss Darren Moore gave an update on his recovery from Covid-19, which has seen him endure the complications of blood clots and pneumonia. He said: “I keep fit, I am active, but this got hold of me very quickly and that was the alarming thing.
“I went downhill rapidly but over the past few days I do feel my body is getting back to where it should be as an individual. That’s a big positive because my body has not been my own.
“By resting I am building my strength and energy levels which will allow my body to strengthen. I am chomping at the bit to get back but I have to listen to the medical advice.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Sheffield Wednesday and the rest of the Championship, as the build-up to this weekend's action continues:
Speaking ahead of this Saturday's clash against Forest, Owls boss Darren Moore gave an update on his recovery from Covid-19, which has seen him endure the complications of blood clots and pneumonia. He said: “I keep fit, I am active, but this got hold of me very quickly and that was the alarming thing.
5. Diedhiou could snub Boro to stay put
Sources close to Bristol City have suggested that Middlesbrough could miss out on Robins striker Famara Diedhiou, as the player has a contract offer on the table from his current club, and has settled in the city since joining in 2017. (Bristol Post)
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6. Canaries' Ajer interest continues to grow
Reports from north of the border have again linked Norwich City with a move for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, with a figure of around £8m suggested as a potential bid. He's been capped 21 times at senior level for Norway. (Scottish Sun)
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7. Battle for Paterson heats up
Millwall, Stoke City, Birmingham and Nottingham Forest have all been credited with an interest in Bristol City winger Jamie Paterson. The 29-year-old will be up for grabs at the end of the season, once his contract with the Robins expires. (Football Insider)
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8. Duo target Portsmouth starlet
Watford could be set to go head to head with Brighton to sign Portsmouth starlet Charlie Bell in the next transfer window. The 18-year-old midfielder is out of contract in the summer, and won't be extending his stay with the League One side. (The News)
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