Sheffield Wednesday are looking to tie down one of their academy stars to a new contract.
Sheffield Wednesday‘s contract negotiations are well underway after they avoided relegation last weekend.
The Owls have a long list of senior players out of contract and it has already been reported that they are in talks with Josh Windass, while they have also had ‘positive’ discussions about Danny Rohl remaining at the club.
The senior team isn’t their only focus though, with the board eager to ensure the future of Wednesday is also stacked with exciting talent.
One player they signed to the U21s last summer is Jay Buchan, who arrived on a free transfer after he was released by Leeds United.
Jay Buchan set to stay at Sheffield Wednesday for another 12 months
While the likes of Jay Glover and Luke Cook are set to move on this summer, Jay Buchan is one youngster that the club would like to stick around.
The Star journalist Joe Crann wrote on X: “Led to believe that #SWFC are set to exercise the one-year option in the contract of 19-year-old midfielder, Jay Buchan… He came back strongly from injury for the U21s this season, and scored on the final day as they beat Ipswich Town.”
Buchan enjoyed a successful season with the U21s despite his early injury, helping the team to finish third in the Professional Development League North.
The Star have claimed that a number of Wednesday’s academy players will get the chance to impress Rohl in pre-season, and Buchan could be one to catch the eye.
The 19-year-old’s versatility could help his case
The 19-year-old is a central midfielder and, while there will likely be some arrivals in that area, Buchan could take advantage of the lack of squad depth currently available.
George Byers and Tyreeq Bakinson will return from their loan spells but could still leave permanently, while it is unclear whether Momo Diaby’s move will be extended.
Buchan’s versatility could also help out the Owls, with the youngster having played across the backline with Leeds’ U18s side last season.
Having brought in Bailey Cadamarteri last term, Danny Rohl is clearly not afraid to give academy stars a chance and could plug some gaps with heir talent.
Wednesday’s survival could also make game-time harder for the younger ones, as it is expected that if Rohl is to stay, he will have more funds made available to him to strengthen the squad externally.
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