Sheffield Wednesday transfer rumours: Key player tipped for transfer exit, Norwich could land £30m transfer boost
Sheffield Wednesday's point against Nottingham Forest last Saturday was enough to take the relegation battle down to the final day of the season, after Derby County slipped up against Swansea City.
The Owls and the Rams will meet at Pride Park this Saturday lunchtime and, should Rotherham United fail to win either of their remaining two games, a win for Wednesday would see them leapfrog both sides to secure safety in the most dramatic fashion.
Speaking after last weekend's dramatic action came to a close, stand-in Wednesday manager Jamie Smith said: “It’s very frustrating – but fortunately today it didn’t lead to any goals and we didn’t concede.
“The mood is one of disappointment, we’re disappointed not to get the three points. It’s something we’ve built up through the week about getting all three points, so it’s obviously disappointing that we didn’t get them. We weren’t as clean in our decision-making as we wanted to be, or needed to be.”
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Preston North End have been credited with an interest in Cheltenham Town defender Will Boyle. The towering ex-Huddersfield Town starlet has played a key role in the Robins' promotion to League One this season. (Football Insider)
Meanwhile, in other Owls news, former Wednesday player Manuel Hidalgo has sealed a surprise new move, heading out to join Malaysian side Sri Pahang on a short-term deal until their league ends in December. He'll link up with ex-Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers man Herold Goulon upon joining the club.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Sheffield Wednesday and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last weekend's action continues:
Former Watford boss Javi Gracia has been sacked by La Liga side Valencia after ten months in charge. His side have won a mere eight games this season, and are just six points clear of the relegation zone currently. (BBC Sport)
Fulham boss Scott Parker is set to hold discussions with the club over his future, as they edge closer to relegation. Championship side Bournemouth and relegated Sheffield United are both said to be keen on the ex-England ace. (HITC)
Nottingham Forest are said to have a chance of luring Manchester United youngster James Garner back to the club on loan again next season. He's made 19 appearances for Forest since joining them for the second half of the campaign. (The Athletic)
Everton and Leicester City are said to have joined the race to sign Brentford sensation Ivan Toney, who could cost in the region of £35m. The 30-goal lethal striker has also been linked with Leeds, Arsenal and West Ham of late. (The Athletic)
Leeds United defender Barry Douglas has been tipped to leave the club upon the expiry of his contract in the summer, and is said to be unlikely to join Blackburn, his current loan club, on a permanent deal. (The 72)
Arsenal are rumoured to be keeping tabs on Derby County starlet Lee Buchanan. The 18-year-old has emerged as a low-cost alternative target to the likes of Brighton's Tariq Lamptey and Norwich City's Max Aarons. (Daily Mail)
Hopes of a Huddersfield Town major squad overhaul this summer have been dealt a blow, following suggestions that the club lack the funds to do so. The Terriers have narrowly escaped relegation with one game to spare. (The Sun)
Cardiff City are said to have made an approach for Sheffield Wednesday star Josh Windass. The nine-goal ace is believed to be on the radar of a number of Championship sides, after impressing despite the Owls' struggles this season. (The 72)
Spurs are rumoured to have reignited their interest in Norwich City's £30m-rated full-back Max Aarons, who is set to leave the club this summer after helping them bounce straight back up to the Premier League. Everton are also said to be keen. (Football Insider)
