Sheffield Wednesday have received a boost in their efforts to retain a key player. While the club has successfully secured new contracts for Liam Palmer and Barry Bannan, they are still awaiting decisions from three other players.
Cameron Dawson appears set to leave after 14 years with the club, and Will Vaulks recently moved to Oxford United. Di’Shon Bernard will resume contract talks once he returns from Copa America, but the situation with Dominic Iorfa remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the future of Josh Windass at Hillsborough is looking precarious.
Windass, who scored three goals in Wednesday’s final three games of the season, was a priority for the club to re-sign this summer. Initially, it seemed they were close to securing fresh terms with the 30-year-old, but negotiations took a downturn. Last week, it was reported that Windass had rejected the latest contract offer and might leave on a free transfer.
Despite the uncertainty, there is still hope that Windass could remain at Sheffield Wednesday. The Star has reported that negotiations are not completely dead and that there is still a chance of reaching an agreement. The publication stated, “Reports this one is dead are not of The Star’s understanding, though it seems to be a great deal of work to be done to get it over the line after discussions got close at one stage earlier this month. There appears to be a willingness on both sides to strike a deal, but vital details need to be agreed on. There’s interest from a number of clubs in the Championship and in the US.”
Windass has attracted interest from clubs such as Hull City, Derby County, and Coventry City, and even from MLS side Real Salt Lake. His potential departure would be a significant blow, especially following Vaulks’ exit. Although Windass spent a considerable portion of last season sidelined, he demonstrated his importance during the crucial final run-in.
If Windass does leave, it could reflect broader issues within the club, raising questions about what details are causing the hold-up in negotiations. Retaining Windass, regardless of the role he might play next season, is seen as crucial for Sheffield Wednesday’s plans moving forward.
In summary, while the situation with Josh Windass remains unresolved, there is still a possibility that he will stay at Sheffield Wednesday. The club and player appear willing to reach an agreement, but significant details need to be ironed out. With interest from other clubs, the resolution of this situation will be pivotal for the team’s future.
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