Sheffield Wednesday have provided an update on Di’Shon Bernard’s future ahead of July 1

Bernard would go on to become a key player for the Owls during the 2023/24 campaign, making 32 league appearances as Sheffield Wednesday secured their 20th.

Since the end of the season, Sheffield Wednesday have offered Bernard a new contract. But his presence in the Copa America with Jamaica this summer delayed his next step.

Danny Rohl is desperate for the Manchester United Academy graduate to stay at Hillsborough beyond this summer.

Josh Windass is another key first-team player who is out of contract at the end of this month and is set to become a free agent on July 1.

However, Windass has already been tipped to leave S6 this summer, with West Brom in talks over a possible summer swoop.

The latest on Di’Shon Bernard’s future at Sheffield Wednesday

Bernard has just played four games for Jamaica; two friendlies and two matches in the US Copa America.

After a 3-1 loss against Ecuador on Wednesday night, the Reggae Boys were eliminated from the tournament.

Bernard started the game at centre-back but was taken off at half-time with Jamaica trailing 2-0.

Journalist Alex Miller has since revealed to X that Jamaica’s exit from the Copa America will “accelerate” a decision on Bernard’s future at Sheffield Wednesday.

Miller adds that “no firm decision has been made” by Bernard to date.

A key factor behind Di’Shon Bernard’s future at Sheffield Wednesday

Bernard showed his class in the Championship last season; he is an all-round defender who can drive forward with the ball, pick a pass and also provide aerial cover.

At 23, he still has plenty of potential and has shown that in the Championship, so it’s clear why Sheffield Wednesday want to keep him and why other teams are showing interest.

And it appears the Owls have done everything in their power to entice him to sign a new deal, a new contract for Rohl that could play a big factor in Bernard staying.

Windass said earlier this summer that he and some of his colleagues were waiting for Rohl’s future to be finalized before making their own decisions.

For Bernard, there is the chance to be a key starter for Sheffield Wednesday next season and continue to progress under the watchful eye of Rohl.

With no decision yet to be made, a new deal for Bernard remains a possibility, albeit a seemingly slim one at this stage.