Sheffield Wednesday’s competition to sign one ‘magic’ free agent is rapidly growing.
Sheffield Wednesday are desperate to bolster their squad this summer as they look to improve their chances of a top half finish.
While they have been linked with a number of new players, they are also eager to re-sign the trio that impressed whilst on loan last season.
James Beadle, Ike Ugbo and Ian Poveda all made a significant contribution to the Owls’ survival this year, with the former already looking likely to return to Hillsborough after a report claimed Brighton were preparing to send him back out on loan.
While Ugbo’s return is looking unlikely due to finances, Wednesday could make it two from three if they can snap up Poveda on a free transfer.
The Colombian has just become a free agent after he was released by Leeds United, while the Owls were one of a number of clubs already interested.
Sheffield Wednesday face more competition for Ian Poveda
The likes of Sunderland, Luton Town and Burnley had all been linked with a move for Poveda, while a recent report has now claimed they have been joined by another two clubs.
Journalist Darren Witcoop wrote on X: “Ian Poveda is now a free agent after leaving Leeds and is not short of interest. Sheffield Wednesday want the Colombian winger full-time after his loan spell while Cardiff, Luton and West Brom among the clubs keen.”
The former two have joined the race for Poveda after he was released, with West Brom eager to bolster their ranks in a bid to win promotion.
Will the Colombian go with his head or his heart?
While Wednesday have a past relationship with Poveda, it could be very hard to compete with clubs who are likely to be right at the top of the Championship table next season.
Cardiff may be less of a concern to Danny Rohl’s side, but the likes of Luton, West Brom and Burnley will surely all be attractive prospects to Poveda.
Rohl’s new contract could well tempt the ‘magic’ winger into returning to Hillsborough and his arrival could potentially boost Wednesday’s ambitions for next season, but it will come down to whether he believes he can continue his impressive form at another club.
Poveda has really struggled in his career so far, so surely settling at a club where he is appreciated and has shone already is the best option for him.
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