Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore provides clarity on the future of Cardiff City loan defender Mark McGuinness

Reports in Wales suggest that the centre-half, five months into an impressive season-long loan, will be recalled by Cardiff City.

On McGuinness, who won the club's player of the month award in November and December, Moore said: "First and foremost, we have the game to conclude tomorrow (Saturday).

"After the game, both clubs have agreed to have a chat. If he is to go back, it's a blow. But for me, my message is we should be full of joy in terms of what he brought to the football club.

"He has been absolutely tremendous, he does what it says on the tin and he ticks our boxes in terms of recruitment.

"He's improved as a player, without a doubt and taking to it like a duck to water in terms of how he's been received by the football club. Most importantly, his performances have been getting stronger and stronger.

"If he goes back, he goes back with our full blessing. We thank him for his time here and I personally thank him for our time working together.

"He can play (tomorrow). There's always been an agreement and we always thought we'd reached the end of it and that is in agreement (recall option). Yes, they may call him back or there may be a possibility of him staying. If they are to call him back (after) tomorrow, then we are happy in terms of his contribution.”