Sheffield Wednesday face competition from top Euro clubs for their transfer target

But with Rohl at the helm and a new feel-good factor for the club, it could be a transfer window that lays some foundations for many seasons to come.

The Owls need a rebuild in the playing squad and that has already started with the likes of Lee Gregory and Reece James being released and joining new clubs.

Meanwhile, long-standing Sheffield Wednesday names Liam Palmer and Barry Bannan have signed new contracts, with striker Josh Windass set to follow.

Will Vaulks is now linked with Oxford United following their promotion from League One via the play-offs.

Names on the Owls’ radar include Karamoko Dembele, Ovie Ejaria and loanees Ike Ugbo, Ian Poveda and James Beadle among others.

Sheffield Wednesday look set to make their first signing with Ben Hamer tipped to join and ex-Southampton man Yan Valery reportedly close to a move to Hillsborough.

Sheffield Wednesday face competition for Yan Valery

Angers right-back Valery, 25, previously worked with Rohl at Southampton when Rohl was assistant coach there.

Recent reports have revealed that Valery has agreed a summer move to Sheffield Wednesday, although a move is yet to be finalised.

Now L’Equipe journalist Loic Tanzi has revealed to X that Sheffield Wednesday are “not alone” in their pursuit of Valery.

Tanzi says Ligue 1 side Montpellier and Belgian side Jupiler Standard Liege have “also entered into discussions” to sign Valery this summer.

Last season, Valery featured 35 times in Ligue 2, claiming four assists as he helped Angers to promotion to the French top-flight.

Can Sheffield Wednesday win the race for Yan Valery

After an impressive season with Angers, this kind of widespread interest in Valery may be inevitable.

Right backs and those who can bomb up and down the pitch like Valery are hot commodities in football right now.

Interest from Europe’s top clubs will always be exciting for players, although whether or not Montpellier or Liege would be a step forward for Valery to play for Angers is debatable.

Neither club is playing in Europe next season and so it certainly feels like Sheffield Wednesday have a strong hand in this transfer race.

They have reportedly agreed terms with the player, which shows his interest in returning to England and reuniting with Rohl.

Now the Owls just have to complete the deal and hope interest from Montpellier and Liege doesn’t go any further and that Valery doesn’t turn his head at the last minute.

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