Sheffield Wednesday transfer rumours: Strike target blow; Ben Whiteman latest; Bournemouth plot high-profile swap deal

Sheffield Wednesday’s form may be good at the moment, but there are still a number of issues to be resolved behind the scenes – not least on the recruitment front.
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Wednesday booked their place in the fourth-round of the FA Cup last weekend, as they made it three wins on the trot with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Exeter.

It was another win for caretaker manager Neil Thompson, who has produced the goods since Tony Pulis’ sacking, with the same set of players.

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That’s not to say the Owls don’t need strengthening. The January transfer window is open and there still needs to be some reinforcements at Hillsborough, though it could depend on the manager situation being resolved first.

Here’s a round-up of all the latest news and transfer talk from the second tier – including Wednesday:

Rotherham United have been linked with a move for Stoke City defender Liam Lindsay. The 25-year-old, formerly of Barnsley, was linked with the likes of Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday last summer. (Stoke Sentinel)

Sheffield Wednesday-linked striker Dwight Gayle looks unlikely to leave Newcastle United on loan this month due to the cost of his wages, and could instead join Crystal Palace on a free transfer in the summer. (The Sun)

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Bournemouth and Everton could be looking to strike a swap deal, with the former tipped to part company with in-demand forward Josh King in exchange for full-back Jonjoe Kenny. (Daily Echo)

Middlesbrough are said to have knocked back enquiries from a host of Premier League sides for key man Marcus Tavernier. Leeds, Wolves and Leicester have all been credited with an interest. (Team Talk)

Aston Villa are rumoured to be plotting a double transfer swoop from the Championship, with Reading's Michael Olise and Bournemouth's David Brooks both understood to be on Dean Smith's wishlist. (Mirror)

Ex-Millwall Everton star Tim Cahill has been named the bookies' firm favourite to become the new Fleetwood Town manager. If given the role, he'll be taking his first steps into football management. (Sky Bet)

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Nottingham Forest have been tipped to move for Doncaster Rovers midfielder Ben Whiteman, as interest in the League One star continues to grow. Preston and QPR have both had bids rejected in January so far, while Wednesday are aware of his potential. (The Athletic)