Versatile Dr. Funk - Where will Callum Paterson play for Sheffield Wednesday, then?

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Sheffield Wednesday are believed to be closing in on the signing of the Scottish international as Garry Monk continues to bolster his Owls squad, and the 25-year-old is a player who can plug a lot of gaps in a lot of positions.

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According to Transfermarkt.com, the man who Hearts of Midlothian fans called ‘Dr. Funk’ due to his impressive array of goal celebrations, has played in the following positions…

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Right back, left back, defensive midfield, right midfield, centre midfield, attacking midfield, right wing, left wing, as a second striker and as a centre forward – scoring 60 goals in 268 games along the way.

But where does Monk want to use the Cardiff City man? That’s the big question for Wednesday fans isn’t it?

Judging by the manager’s comments on him yesterday, he’s very much seen as a forward. The Owls boss said, “Callum - if we can, I don’t want to talk too prematurely before it’s done - will bring that physicality side of it.

Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on a move for versatile Cardiff City man, Callum Paterson. (Getty Images)Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on a move for versatile Cardiff City man, Callum Paterson. (Getty Images)
Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on a move for versatile Cardiff City man, Callum Paterson. (Getty Images)

“We’ve got other strengths and elements to the forward line but we don’t have that physicality. There are games this season in the Championship typically where we’ll need that option of that physicality and mobility as well.

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“We don’t have that in the forward line. It’s something that we lost in the summer and we’re just looking to replace that.

“If it’s confirmed and we can bring him in, then he’ll fill that void and contribute to the other attributes in those areas so that’s the thinking behind it.”

When used as a forward, Paterson has scored 17 goals in 62 matches for Hearts and Cardiff - four of which came in the Premier League – but he was probably at his most productive as a right back (mainly in Scotland) where he got 23 goals and 18 assists in under 100 matches.

Monk said on Sunday that they were hoping for confirmation by yesterday evening, so hopefully there’s another incoming ahead of this weekend’s game against Queens Park Rangers as the Owls look to bounce back from defeat to Bristol City.

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