Fisayo Dele-Bashiru transfer latest: Sheffield Wednesday star wanted by Championship clubs as Owls complete deal for Nottingham Forest star

Sheffield Wednesday face a battle to keep hold of midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in the final days of the summer transfer window.
By Nick Westby
Published 29th Aug 2022, 11:16 BST
Updated 29th Aug 2022, 17:36 BST

There is significant interest in 21-year-old Dele-Bashiru with Blackpool already having two bids rejected earlier in the window and now another Championship side, Bristol City, are understood to be interested.

On Saturday, Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson said of the reports: “I’ve never lodged an interest in that so I don’t know where that has come from. Maybe it’s Tyreeq’s (Bakinson) agent getting busy.”

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore intimated that an unnamed player’s representative was trying to force a transfer through in what is expected to be a busy week of dealings for the League One promotion chasers ahead of the closing of Thursday’s transfer window at 11pm.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is wanted by a number of Championship clubs (Picture: Steve Ellis)Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is wanted by a number of Championship clubs (Picture: Steve Ellis)
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is wanted by a number of Championship clubs (Picture: Steve Ellis)

“It is part and parcel of football,” said Moore after the 5-0 win over Forest Green. “As long as the players remain professional and keep that consistency, that’s what I believe going forward.

"When advisors come to me and notify me that players are available, I go straight to the manager and ask if the player is available.

"There was an incident two weeks ago where a player came up, a very good player who would have been excellent for us. I went straight to the manager and he said no chance.

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"That’s how I work. As I understand it, where we’re concerned here, that’s not been the case.”

Tyreeq Bakinson could also be lured away before the end of the window. (Picture: Steve Ellis)Tyreeq Bakinson could also be lured away before the end of the window. (Picture: Steve Ellis)
Tyreeq Bakinson could also be lured away before the end of the window. (Picture: Steve Ellis)

On the incoming front, Wednesday have completed the loan signing of Nottingham Forest winger Alex Mighten.

The 20-year-old has made just one Premier League appearance so far this season, a substitute appearance at Newcastle United on the opening day of the season.

He also started in their Carabao Cup tie against Grimsby Town earlier this month – but is unlikely to be one of the first names on the teamsheet at the City Ground with the Reds undergoing an overhaul in recent months.

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Forest recently signed Morgan Gibbs-White from Wolves for £44m.

"It's a massive club and a big responsibility every time you go out on the pitch so I'm just happy I'm able to contribute this season, hopefully," said Mighten.

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