Sheffield Wednesday boss Henrik Pedersen issues update on trialist Reece James amid left-back hunt
The latest on Reece James’ Sheffield Wednesday situation as Henrik Pedersen provides an update
Reece James is set to continue training with Sheffield Wednesday as the Owls consider making the defender an offer.
The 32-year-old is a free agent having left Rotherham United upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the June.
After a stint training with Bradford City, the seasoned figure linked up with his former employers Wednesday last month.
Reece James latest
He is still training with the Owls, who are looking to sign a new left-back to provide competition for Max Lowe.
James is among those being considered by the club, who are due to kick off their League One campaign away et Leyton Orient tomorrow (August 15).
Pedersen said: “Reece James will train with us next week as well. We are looking for the right kind of profile for this position and Reece is one of the candidates.”
Wednesday were recently linked with Liverpool’s Calum Scanlon, but reports have indicated he is set to join Cardiff City on loan.
Reece James’ profile
James boasts a wealth of experience and was part of the Wednesday squad that sealed promotion from League One in 2023.
Renowned for his cultured left foot and composure on the ball, he is a technical operator capable of contributing offensively as well as defensively.
A product of Manchester United’s academy, James counts Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town and Blackpool among his former clubs.
Last week, regarding Wednesday’s assessing of James, Pedersen told The Star: “We are looking at the market now, so we have not promised anything.
“We help each other right now, and then let's see what's happening. He's a top guy. He's a top human, top personality, and and he's also a good player. So yeah, let's see how it's it's going in the next days or weeks.”