Sheffield Wednesday sign Bradford City promotion-winner Tayo Adaramola on loan from Crystal Palace
Sheffield Wednesday have signed Bradford City promotion-winner Tayo Adaramola on loan from Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old arrived in Yorkshire during the last winter window, heading to Valley Parade to join Bradford’s promotion push in League Two.
He slotted in seamlessly in West Yorkshire, helping the Bantams secure the final automatic promotion slot in the third tier.
The attack-minded left-back did not follow Bradford into League One, instead linking up with their new counterparts Leyton Orient. He made 19 appearances under Richie Wellens, managing 14 league starts.
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Tayo Adaramola seals Sheffield Wednesday switch
However, he has now been given the chance to impress in the Championship with basement boys Wednesday.
The 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a loan deal running until the end of the season, giving the Owls some much-needed cover at left wing-back.
During their defeat to Wrexham at the weekend, academy product Reece Johnson struggled and the need for another option was outlined by Owls boss Henrik Pedersen post-match.
Much-needed cover
He said: "We have two slots where we will try to find one for the left side, one who can support Reece [Johnson] on the left side. And then a last position. This is where we are right now.
“I hope tomorrow that maybe we can make another step but things are going so quickly. We are working hard to get two more players in.”
Adaramola is now through the door but it remains to be seen whether Wednesday manage to recruit another new face before the transfer deadline at 7pm.
Tayo Adaramola’s pedigree
Born in Dublin, Adaramola joined Palace’s youth system back in 2015. He has not yet managed a breakthrough at Selhurst Park but is now out on loan for the sixth time in his career.
During his time at Bradford, the former Republic of Ireland youth international caught the eye with his ability to combine attacking intent with defensive grit.
When he sealed his move to Orient in the summer, the club’s director of football Martin Ling said: “He's athletic, quick, strong on the ball and offers us something different in that full-back role.
“He was a really important player for Bradford last season as they achieved promotion - and we've beaten a lot of clubs to secure his signature.”