Cardiff City goalkeeper Ethan Horvath 'leaning towards' MLS move as Sheffield Wednesday deal nears expiry
Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Ethan Horvath is reportedly leaning towards a move back to his native United States of America.
Despite transfer window restrictions, Horvath was allowed to join Wednesday on loan from Cardiff City in August.
The move was sanctioned after the Owls lost highly-rated stopper Pierce Charles to injury, leaving them without a senior alternative.
Horvath has since made 16 appearances for Wednesday, earning mixed reviews for his displays between the sticks.
Charles is now back from injury and was restored to the starting XI for the trip to Blackburn Rovers at the weekend. Horvath again watched from the bench as Wednesday drew 1-1 with Watford last night (December 9).
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Ethan Horvath move mooted
His loan deal is due to expire next month and according to American outlet SBI Soccer, Horvath is looking at a potential move to the MLS.
Despite being American-born and a senior USA international, Horvath has never actually plied his trade in the MLS.
He started his senior career in Norway with Molde, later representing Club Brugge in Belgium and then Nottingham Forest, Luton Town and Cardiff in the English pyramid.
Regular action in the MLS could potentially help him land a place in the USA squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Reintegration at Cardiff, meanwhile, appears unlikely with the Bluebirds flying high in League One and well-stocked on goalkeepers.
Sheffield Wednesday’s current position
In an ideal world, Wednesday would have a seasoned stopper providing competition and support for Charles throughout the campaign.
However, the Owls have to be strategic about the signings they make given their off-field state of affairs.
The club are still hoping to be taken over by a suitable candidate, with administrators still in the process of identifying a preferred bidder.
On the pitch, relegation looks highly likely for the Owls following a heavy point deductions. Henrik Pedersen’s men are rooted to the foot of the Championship table on a grim tally of -9.