Exclusive:Japan international forward on Sheffield Wednesday radar
Sheffield Wednesday could be about to bolster their international brigade
Sheffield Wednesday have placed Blackburn Rovers forward Yuki Ohashi on their list of targets as the Owls look to strengthen their attacking options.
So far Wednesday’s two signings - Richardo Santos and recently announced Jordi Liongola - have been defenders but the Owls recruitment team are, of course, also looking at the top end of the pitch and have identified twice-capped Japan international Ohashi as an option.
Ohashi has been at Rovers since making a move from Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2024 and has 20 goals and five assists in 86 appearances for the Lancashire club.
The 29-year-old scored twice against Sheffield United in the penultimate game of the season at Bramall Lane to secure Rovers’ place in the Championship.
It is not yet known whether Wednesday will be looking to sign the forward on a permanent deal or on loan.
Should he join, Ohashi would become Wednesday’s second Japanese player after Ryō Hatsuse’s short spell at Hillsborough under Danny Rohl.
Wednesday remain in talks with Callum Slattery over a move for the midfielder who is to leave Motherwell, while they are also looking to bring in Sil Swinkels from Aston Villa who spent last season on loan at Chesterfield.
The Star revealed on Saturday evening that the Owls have also identified Wrexham’s Davis Keillor-Dunn and Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop as potential targets.