Sheffield Wednesday deal to sign ex-Chelsea and AFC Bournemouth prospect Zain Silcott-Duberry in 'final stages'

The 20-year-old cut his teeth with the Blues before making the move to the Cherries in January last year.

His time at the Vitality Stadium was short-lived and after just one Premier League outing, the forward linked up with Greek giants Olympiacos last summer.

The former England youth international recently became a free agent and has been training with Wednesday at Middlewood Road.

Sheffield Wednesday close in on attacking recruit

According to The Star, a deal to sign the unattached attacker is now in its final stages.

An agreement is thought to have been reached, although EFL ratification for the deal will be required.

The trip to Norwich City may come too soon for Silcott-Duberry, although it has been suggested he could be in line for a debut against Southampton at the weekend.

He would add some much-needed depth to Henrik Pedersen’s squad, which was threadbare before injuries depleted it further.

Zain Silcott-Duberry’s pedigree

For Silcott-Duberry, a move to Hillsborough would represent an opportunity to kickstart his career.

With his teenage years behind him, senior football is crucial for the development of a player once considered among England’s most promising.

In 2021, he was named as Chelsea’s best first-year scholar as part of The Guardian’s ‘Next Generation’ series.

An excerpt read: “Silcott-Duberry, an exciting and versatile attacker, is one to watch.”

Wednesday’s relegation to League One has already been confirmed but Silcott-Duberry could potentially be a player to look at for the long term.

He is evidently a player with potential and the Owls will need to rebuild over the summer if they are to push for promotion back to the Championship.

A spell in the Championship could allow Silcott-Duberry to acclimatise to EFL football and ensure he is ready for a productive 2026/27 campaign.

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