Sheffield Wednesday, Leicester City and Portsmouth among 'main contenders' to sign Peterborough United star
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly among the main contenders to sign an outgoing Peterborough United star
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly among the main contenders for the signature of outgoing Peterborough United star Archie Collins.
The 26-year-old was among the most impressive operators in League One last season, but could not drag Posh out of the bottom half of the table.
He is seeking pastures new as a free agent, with his contract at the Weston Homes Stadium due to expire in less than a week.
Sheffield Wednesday linked with Archie Collins
According to the Peterborough Telegraph, Wednesday are among the clubs showing strong interest in picking Collins up on a free transfer.
He is also said to be of interest to their League One rivals Leicester City and Oxford United, as well as Championship outfit Portsmouth.
Collins made 159 appearances across three seasons at Peterborough, registering eight goals and 14 assists. Prior to his move to Posh, he was on the books of Exeter City.
Confirming his exit in their retained list statement last month, Peterborough said: “Peterborough United would like to take this opportunity to thank Archie Collins for his service to the Football Club as he departs after making 159 appearances for the club over a three-season spell at the Weston Homes Stadium.
“Collins made his debut in a 1-0 win at Reading and was part of the Posh side that won back-to-back EFL Trophies at Wembley Stadium.”
Summer business at Sheffield Wednesday
Wednesday are determined to mount a promotion push when the League One season kicks off but do have financial constraints under which they must operate. Collins’ free agent status, therefore, could prove particularly appealing to the Owls.
If he does make a move to Hillsborough, he could find himself lining up in midfield alongside Barry Bannan. The 36-year-old is edging closer to a return to Wednesday mere months after leaving for Millwall.