Sheffield Wednesday-linked Everton defender Reece Welch 'eyed' by Plymouth Argyle
Sheffield Wednesday-linked Everton defender Reece Welch is reportedly in the sights of Plymouth Argyle.
The 22-year-old is a product of the Toffees academy but has found opportunities limited at senior level.
He has made the bench in the Premier League on seven occasions this term, yet not stepped off it once.
Wednesday were linked with the centre-back in December, when it was suggested the Owls were eyeing a loan move for the former England youth international.
Reece Welch latest
According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, the Huddersfield-born defender has now attracted attention from League One club Plymouth.
Posting on X, he said: “Plymouth Argyle are eyeing a deal to sign Everton defender Reece Welch on loan this month.”
Wednesday could prove Welch with Championship football, although the prospect of likely relegation to League One may not prove particularly appealing.
Plymouth are managed by ex-England international Tom Cleverley, who has a connection to Everton having represented the Toffees as a player.
Sheffield Wednesday’s current situation
Reports have indicated Wednesday can make three loan signings following the departures of Ethan Horvath and Harry Amass and an injury to George Brown.
However, the Owls are said to be working under tight financial constraints that make business difficult to do.
Manchester United covered the necessary finances to make the Amass deal happen in the summer and a similar arrangement would be ideal for the South Yorkshire strugglers.
Sheffield Wednesday as a destination for prodigies
Last month, Owls boss Henrik Pedersen spoke of the importance of making Hillsborough a desirable location for Premier League prospects.
He said: “When a young player comes on loan [it is vital] to make a good plan for him so it's a good story for the club and it's a good story for the player.
"He's going to be a better player, get a lot of playing time and make a good story for the club who sent the player.
"I think we have done a great job for Harry. His individual development has been amazing with all we're doing, individual feedback from his training, from the games. His physical development has been good. A lot of things go in the right direction."