Sheffield Wednesday transfers latest as Owls boss Henrik Pedersen provides update from Hungary
Henrik Pedersen has spoken to the media in Hungary
Owls boss Henrik Pedersen says they still need to sign some attacking players but does not expect any new additions to join them in their training camp in Hungary and Austria.
Sheffield Wednesday are currently in the middle of a five-day training schedule in Budapest before they play Stoke City in a behind-closed-doors friendly in Vienna on Saturday. The Star’s Alex Miller, along with other local media, have been granted access to watch them train at the MLSZ Technical Centre, the training HQ of the Hungarian national team.
Wednesday were faced with a huge rebuilding job after the squad was ripped apart last season following administration and they have made positive strides towards creating a competitive team, signing new players so far. But as many as another nine or 10 might be needed, with attention now turning to bringing in some flair and firepower.
“Of course, we still need some offensive players,” Pedersen told BBC Radio Sheffield. “We still need a nine. We still need a right-sided winger. We still need more players. Simon (Wilson), Kevin (Beadell), the coaches, we help each other. We are working very, very hard to to find some really, really good solutions. I'm really happy with the players we have got, and if we can keep this level, then it's looking very positive.”
The latest player to be linked with a move to Wednesday is Aston Villa’s Tommi O’Reilly, 22, who is a left-footer who plays off the right wing and across the front positions. The Star shares the understanding of others that O’Reilly, who scored seven goals and created 13 others on loan at Crewe last season in League Two, is a strong target. Pedersen did not confirm or deny this when he was asked and said that he does not think any new signings will join them on their abroad trip.
He added: “I think maybe we have 20 players right now on the list for the position we are searching. We are speaking with players. So right now, I don't think there will come any players into the training camp. But we are working really hard to find the next one.”