Middlesbrough FC 'raise interest' in Sheffield Wednesday's Max Lowe as Leicester City and Derby County linked
Sheffield Wednesday defender Max Lowe linked with a clutch of clubs - including Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are reportedly among the clubs interested in Sheffield Wednesday defender Max Lowe.
The 29-year-old has been on Wednesday’s books since 2024, when he crossed the Steel City rivalry divide after four years at Sheffield United.
He has been a bright light in dark times for the Owls, impressing in a struggling side that finished rock-bottom in the Championship.
Sheffield Wednesday defender Max Lowe attracts interest
According to The Star, the vultures are starting to circle with Lowe’s contract due to expire at the end of June.
Middlesbrough have been named among his admirers, with Lowe a player they could reportedly swoop for if their play-off campaign proves unsuccessful.
Fellow Championship outfit Derby County, who gave Lowe his break in the senior game, have also been credited with interest. The left-back made 48 appearances for the Rams before his move to Sheffield United in 2020.
Wednesday’s soon-to-be League One rivals Leicester City have also been thrown in the mix, suggesting the Owls could face a battle to retain his services. Lowe has previously been reported to be a potential target for Stoke City, who finished 17th in the Championship.
Max Lowe’s position
Reports have indicated Lowe is open to a stay in S6 and he spoke of the need for Wednesday’s current crop to stick together after the final-day win over West Bromwich Albion.
He said: “I’m not an emotional guy but today has hit me hard. Tonight, I’m going to have a few drinks with Palms (Liam Palmer) and I think we’re going to sit back and think about how emotional this season has been and how proud I am of the boys.
“To see Will [Grainger] starting today... it is a special group, and I think we need to stay together because we’re on the up now. There are so many good characters within the group and I think that is why we have made it so strong together, and today it showed. Whoever comes on, everyone is ready. There is a real togetherness and there are some really special characters within the team.”