Sheffield Wednesday outcast Ike Ugbo 'to leave' with EFL clubs 'keen' on loan deal for ex-Barnsley loanee
A fresh report regarding the future of Ike Ugbo at Sheffield Wednesday has emerged
Sheffield Wednesday outcast Ike Ugbo is reportedly set to depart Hillsborough amid loan interest from the EFL and overseas.
The 27-year-old enjoyed a productive loan spell at Wednesday during the 2023/24 season, firing the Owls to Championship safety with a seven-goal haul.
He was signed from Troyes on a permanent basis in the summer of 2024, but the goals then dried up for the Canada international. Across the two seasons that followed, the forward failed to register a single league goal.
Talk of a potential exit has been persistent with Ugbo way down the pecking order in Henrik Pedersen’s squad.
Ike Ugbo tipped for Sheffield Wednesday exit
According to reporter Darren Witcoop, Ugbo is set for pastures new away from S6. There is said to be interest in a loan deal from clubs in the EFL and overseas in Europe.
Posting on X, he said:“Ike Ugbo to leave Sheffield Wednesday with clubs in Europe and the EFL keen on a loan deal. Hull City’s Mason Burstow due to replace the out-of-favour striker at Hillsborough.”
The departure of Ugbo would be free up some space in the Wednesday squad - and get a relatively high-paid player off the books.
A fresh start elsewhere also appears to be in Ugbo’s best interests, as the former Barnsley loanee is unlikely to see much action - if any - in Wednesday colours this season.
Henrik Pedersen on Ike Ugbo’s struggles
When asked about Ugbo’s struggles back in November, Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen said: "I also think it can be difficult to get a rhythm if you always change.
"There is a reason why the other players do it well, it's also because they have a lot of starts after each other and that's also what I have tried to do now with Ugbo, to give him some more stats. Then we will evaluate if we need new energy on Saturday or what we will do.”