Sheffield United 'contact' claim regarding Wrexham's former Sheffield Wednesday star Josh Windass emerges
Sheffield United were reportedly in contact with represenatives of Sheffield Wednesday promotion hero Josh Windass before his move to Wrexham.
The forward was a revered figure at Hillsborough, scoring 53 goals across 182 appearances in Owls colours.
One of his goals came in the 2023 League One play-off final against Barnsley, from which Wednesday emerged victorious.
He left Wednesday last summer, exercising his right to break his contract amid off-field turbulence in S6.
Newly-promoted Wrexham swooped for the 32-year-old - but it appears he could have made a very different move.
Josh Windass claim
According to The Star, Windass’ representatives made exploratory contact with officials at Sheffield United regarding a controversial cross-city switch.
The report, however, has claimed it never progressed beyond initial contact.
If he had crossed the rivalry divide and joined the red side of the Steel City, he would have been following in the footsteps of his father Dean.
The former marksman represented both the Blades and the Owls during a playing career that also included spells with the likes of Hull City and Bradford City.
Josh Windass’ fresh start at Wrexham after Sheffield Wednesday exit
Windass junior has proven to be a shrewd addition for Wrexham, who are challenging for yet another promotion after a stunning rise from the National League to the Championship.
The former Owl in their attack has made 38 appearances in all competitions, registering 10 goals and seven assists.
Speaking in October about his switch from South Yorkshire to Wales, Windass said: “It was quite easy. I nearly left the previous summer but with the manager [Danny Rohl] staying, I ended up staying too.
“This time, I was ready to move on to a fresh challenge. I could have gone back [to Rangers] this summer. I had some really good times there, a great club. But I didn’t think it was right at this time.”