January transfer window: Sheffield Wednesday lining up deals for two new defenders, Leeds United could be restricted to loans in January as Barnsley keen on Wigan midfielder

Attention turns back to league programmes this week, as Yorkshire clubs continue to weigh up potential transfer deals.
By Ben McKenna
Published 11th Jan 2022, 11:19 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2022, 11:50 BST

The window closes at 11pm on January 31, with clubs allowed to agree permanent and loan deals to bolster their squads for the remainder of the campaign.

Yorkshire Live have reported that Sheffield Wednesday, who are currently six points outside the play-offs, are keen on bringing in two new centre-backs to get their League One campaign back on track (MORE).

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Leeds United could be restricted to loan signings this month in order to stay within Financial Fair Play rules, claim Football Insider (MORE).

Middlesbrough full-back Neil Taylor has reportedly agreed a new deal after signing a short-term contract in November, report Football Insider. The defender was the subject of interest from multiple Championship clubs including West Brom and his contract was set to expire this month (MORE).

Barnsley are one of five Championship clubs interested in Wigan Athletic midfielder and Northern Ireland international Jordan Jones, claim TEAMtalk (MORE).

Leeds United are hoping to agree and announce a new contract for midfielder Adam Forshaw by the end of next week at the latest, report the YEP (MORE).

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TARGETS: Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore reportedly wants two new defenders this month. Picture: Getty Images.TARGETS: Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore reportedly wants two new defenders this month. Picture: Getty Images.
TARGETS: Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore reportedly wants two new defenders this month. Picture: Getty Images.

Sheffield United want to tie Kyron Gordon down to a long-term contract at Bramall Lane, The Star have reported (MORE).

In The Yorkshire Post, chief football writer Stuart Rayner reports how Middlesbrough’s move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has been delayed by Covid-19 while Bradford City are believed to be closing in on Hearts winger Jamie Walker (MORE).

Meanwhile, Hull City’s proposed takeover by Turkish television personality Acun Ilicali is now awaiting final approval from the Football League (MORE).

Sheffield United goalkeeper Michael Verrips looks to be on his way out of the club, with manager Paul Heckingbottom revealing that a departure is likely (MORE).

Paul Warne expects Sunderland striker Will Grigg to see out his season-long loan at Rotherham United (MORE).

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