Sheffield Wednesday 'weighing up' George Dobson move amid Wrexham pursuit of Preston North End's Ben Whiteman
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly considering a move for a Wrexham midfielder
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly weighing up a move for Wrexham midfielder George Dobson.
The 28-year-old featured prominently for the Red Dragons last season, making 40 appearances over the course of their Championship campaign.
However, Wrexham are in pursuit of Preston North End’s Ben Whiteman and Dobson could see his minutes reduced if a deal is struck.
Sheffield Wednesday ‘weighing up’ move for Wrexham midfielder
Wednesday have previously been named as admirers of Dobson, who counts Sunderland and Charlton Athletic among his former employers.
Transfer reporter Darren Witcoop has now claimed the Owls are weighing up a swoop amid Wrexham’s pursuit of Whiteman.
Posting on X, he said: “Sheffield Wednesday are weighing up a move for Wrexham midfielder George Dobson once the Welsh side land Preston’s Ben Whiteman.”
Dobson was nurtured by Arsenal’s youth system before completing his academy education with West Ham United.
He had a spell overseas with Sparta Rotterdam after leaving West Ham in 2017 before returning to England with Walsall. Dobson later represented Sunderland, AFC Wimbledon and Charlton before being snapped up by Wrexham in the summmer of 2024.
In his first season in Wales, the midfielder helped Wrexham seal promotion from League One.
Sheffield Wednesday preparing for life in League One
The centre of midfield has been area of focus this summer for Wednesday, who have already signed Callum Slattery from Motherwell as well as Barry Bannan and Billy Mitchell from Millwall.
There has been some eye-catching transfer business conducted at Hillsborough, although underwhelming pre-season friendly performances have sparked some concern.
Wednesday will return to competitive football this weekend, hosting Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The Owls will then kick off their League One campaign away at Leyton Orient on August 15.