Sheffield Wednesday's ex-Sheffield United defender Max Lowe 'open' to staying for League One battle
Key Sheffield Wednesday figure Max Lowe 'open' to staying for League One battle
Max Lowe is reportedly open to extending his Sheffield Wednesday stay beyond the end of the current campaign.
There has been a mass exodus of key players at Hillsborough of late but Lowe is among those to have stayed put.
The experienced left-back, who joined Wednesday from their bitter rivals Sheffield United in 2024, has been heavily relied upon when fit this season.
Wednesday are heading for League One - and a 15-point deductions looks likely - but Lowe is seemingly up for the challenge.
Max Lowe ‘open’ to Sheffield Wednesday stay
According to The Wednesday Word, the 28-year-old is open to sticking around and being part of the rebuild overseen by Henrik Pedersen and prospective new owners Arise Capital Partners.
The retention of Lowe would be a significant boost for the Owls and he would arguably be the strongest left-back in the divison.
However, he is a player likely to attract interest and Wednesday will have to hope he does not have his head turned.
Not only would Lowe’s experience and quality be welcome in the Wednesday ranks next term, he would provide some continuity.
There looks set to be quite the overhaul in S6 this summer and the continued presence of some familiar faces could aid the transitional period. It has been claimed there have been no talks over an extension with the takeover process ongoing, but negotiations could start upon completion of a deal.
Sheffield Wednesday takeover in progress
Wednesday’s prospective owners want to be in place quickly enough to influence the 2026/27 season and reports have indicated progress is being made.
Earlier this month, Arise’s David Storch said: “Everyone around me knows we are working it very hard. It’s a lot to do in a short period of time but we are putting pressure on ourselves and the other side so we can get in and make a positive impact on the upcoming 26/27 [season].”
Storch has also called for the decision over a potential 15-point deduction for Wednesday to go to independent arbitration. This has been supported by the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters’ Trust.