Sheffield Wednesday spent much of the summer transfer window under a registration embargo, limiting them to just two signings.
Sheffield Wednesday can see some light at the end of the tunnel as they battle back following Dejphon Chansiri’s departure.
SWFC are destined for League One after administration brought a 12-point deduction. They could yet be handed more deductions, but many feel it is a price worth paying to be rid of the Thai businessman’s ownership.
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Henrik Pedersen is having to worth with a seriously depleted squad. Numerous summer departures and injury issues have left the Owls’ squad dangerously limited, and a registration embargo has left them with next to nothing to worth with.
However, amid reports of talks between Sheffield Wednesday and the Football League over the possibility of free transfer signings, we put forward three available players the club should look at…
Elliott Moore
Oxford United confirmed the departure of club captain Elliott Moore at the end of the summer transfer window. He played nearly 250 times for the U’s over six years, but made the decision to move on.
As a vastly experienced centre-back and a leader, he could be a welcome reinforcement in a very bare area of the Sheffield Wednesday squad.
Aged 28, Moore still has good years left ahead of him. If SWFC are to drop to League One as expected, see has shown he can be a star player at that level so could be a positive influence for the long-term.
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Joe Ralls
Another former skipper who became a free agent in the summer transfer window was Joe Ralls. His lengthy spell at Cardiff City came to an end following their relegation.
Though injuries have set in more in recent campaigns, Ralls is another who could be a positive influence and a real leader as Wednesday battle against the odds. He’d offer more depth in midfield, with a lot being asked of Barry Bannan in the early stages of this campaign.
If fit and ready to go, Ralls could be a fine signing at Hillsborough.
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Malcolm Ebiowei
Last but not least is a bit of a different option for Sheffield Wednesday. Malcolm Ebiowei was touted as a top prospect at Derby County, but he failed to kick on at Crystal Palace and lasted less than a month at Blackpool.
With the right management, the tricky 22-year-old still has big potential to tap into. He mainly operates on the right-wing but can operate in central roles too.
SWFC may want more proven players who can be depended on as leaders through this crisis. However, Ebiowei is someone who could be signed for free and potentially sold on for a welcome profit to help raise funds.