The Owls travel to Cardiff City on the opening weekend of the season, before matches against the likes of Bristol City and Watford follow soon after. Meanwhile, Wednesday continue to pursue key transfer targets in a highly-competitive market. Here's all the latest news and transfer gossip from the Championship.
1. Whites set to miss out on promising defender
Leeds United and Newcastle look set to miss out on Oxford United defender Rob Dickie, with the in-demand youngster set to join QPR instead in order to play more first-team football this season. (talkSPORT) Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Swans set for Gallagher heartache
Swansea City's hopes of bringing Chelsea's Conor Gallagher back on loan for another season look to have taken a blow, as Crystal Palace are believed to be closing in on a short-term deal for the promising midfielder. (Football London) Photo: Naomi Baker
3. Boro leading Gibson chase
Middlesbrough have re-emerged as the front-runners to sign their former defender Ben Gibson, after Norwich City and Nottingham Forest cooled their initial interest in the £15m centre-back. (Football League World) Photo: Clive Brunskill
4. Blades target Royals goal machine
Sheffield United have been linked with a move for Reading forward Yakou Meite. The Ivory Coast international began his career on the books at PSG, and scored 17 goals for the Royals last season. (Daily Mail) Photo: Michael Steele