'We are trying' - Sheffield Wednesday's transfer market stance outlined by Henrik Pedersen as deadline looms
Sheffield Wednesday’s transfer market stance has been outlined by Henrik Pedersen
Sheffield Wednesday are “searching the market” as they look to strengthen before the closure of the summer transfer window.
It has been a busy summer at Hillsborough and 16 senior signings have been made since the club’s relegation to League One.
A signing spree of such a size would usually leave fans content, but there is an awareness that holes in the squad still exist.
Henrik Pedersen lays out Sheffield Wednesday’s market stance
After watching his side decimate Bromley with a 7-2 victory at the weekend, Pedersen laid out the club’s market stance with the deadline looming.
He said: “We are still searching the market to see if there's something we can do, and we are trying to see what is possible.
“I know Simon's (Wilson, sporting director) phone is hot, and he tries to call when he can.“
Pedersen was asked whether the Owls would be exploring one final loan deal, or whether there is a chance of more than one signing being made.
He responded: “We cannot say more than one, but we have a budget and let's see which player we can find. We have a clear profiling for the player we are searching. There are a lot of question marks right now but we do the best we can.
“Basically, we want five [loanees]. It's easy to say we will only have five, but if the right players come as a loan possibility, then maybe we don't say no.”
Injuries fuel appetite for business
Wednesday’s appetite for more signings has been fuelled in part by a series of injuries.
Already on the absentee list are the likes of summer recruits Sil Swinkels, Jordi Liongola and Tyler Onyango.
The window will close at 11pm tomorrow (September 1) and only free agents will be available beyond that point.