Sheffield Wednesday 'reject' Portsmouth bid for popular midfielder Svante Ingelsson
Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly rejected a Portsmouth bid for midfielder Svante Ingelsson.
The 27-year-old arrived in South Yorkshire in the summer of 2024, joining from German side Hansa Rostock during the reign of Danny Rohl.
A former Sweden youth international, Ingelsson has amassed 65 appearances in Wednesday colours since his move to the club.
He stayed put during the mass exodus last summer but with off-field uncertainty still haunting Wednesday, the midfielder is thought to have attracted interest.
Interest in Svante Ingelsson
According to The Star, Championship strugglers Portsmouth have seen a bid for Ingelsson knocked back.
It is currently unclear whether or not Pompey will return with a more attractive offer, although it has been claimed several clubs are on Ingelsson’s trail.
Losing the midfielder would be a bitter blow for Wednesday, who it appears could lose some first-team figures before the window closes.
Sheffield Wednesday players eyed
Reports have indicated captain Barry Bannan could be on his way to Millwall after Wednesday’s trip to Bristol City today (January 24).
There has also been talk of interest in defenders Yan Valery and Max Lowe and forward Bailey Cadamarteri.
When asked about interest in senior figures earlier this week, Owls boss Henrik Pedersen said: “I know there is a lot of interest for more of our players.
“There will be more interest, of course there will. Let’s see what happens. Right now I don’t know more.
“I can only say I really, really, really hope we can keep our players because we don’t have many. It could be nice to keep who we have.”
Regarding club legend Bannan, he said: “I am speaking with Barry every day and we all know that he loves Sheffield Wednesday.
“I can only say what I say to him, that I hope he will stay. Let’s see what happens at the next stage, but of course I hope he will stay.
“Of course it is difficult. I know he would love to stay, but it is a very difficult situation. I respect every single player in the squad and I have a big, big respect for Barry.”