Sheffield Wednesday deadline-day latest: Owls midfielder - linked with Barnsley and Rotherham United - joins League One outfit

Byers had been a player of interest to both Barnsley and Rotherham United, but the 28-year-old has now sealed his move to the Seasiders, initially on loan.

The 27-year-old had made 22 second-tier appearances for the Owls this term. But he was out of contract in the summer and has now been allowed to move out on what could well be a busy end to the window at Hillsborough.

Meanwhile, the Millers have been linked with another Owls midfielder in the shape of former player Will Vaulks.