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Sheffield Wednesday are still basking in the glory of their dramatic promotion back to the second tier after a last-gasp win over Barnsley at Wembley last month
Darren Moore, the Sheffield Wednesday manager, has spoken of the importance of the upcoming transfer window as the club prepares for its return to the Championship. The Owls sealed a thrilling promotion via the play-offs, first pulling off a miraculous comeback against Peterborough in the semi-finals before a last-gasp win against Barnsley in the showpiece final.
But that method of elevation has meant lost time in the club’s efforts to get ready for next term. Second tier teams that were not involved in the play-offs had a three-week period between their final game and Wednesday’s Wembley win.
A clutch of players have been linked with moves to Hillsborough since their promotion but activity has yet to truly start for the Owls. The latest to be linked with a switch to S6 is Rotherham forward Chiedozie Ogbene. He is under contract with the Millers but fresh reports are suggesting a clutch of second tier sides, including the Owls, are keen.
If he were to move to Wednesday it would be the second summer running the Owls have poached players from their local rivals, having enticed both Michael Smith and Michael Ihiekwe a year ago.
Speaking to talkSPORT earlier this week, Moore said: “Wednesday, in their history, has been used to plying their trade in the Championship and we’re back in there now.
“But we know it’s not going to be easy and that there’s some elite teams in there. We have to consistently move forward and with the recruitment process it’s essential that we bring the right ones in to keep the continuity of the club moving forward.
“I’m so pleased for us all here that now we’re in a league where everyone is eulogising about the excitement and what it brings in the Championship.