Sheffield Wednesday Eye Up Potential Championship Midfielder Swoop – Football Lowdown
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly considering a move for midfielder Odin Bailey as they plan a significant squad rebuild. The potential deal matters because the club need to strengthen their midfield following relegation and a number of departures, with free transfers expected to be an important part of their recruitment.
Bailey, 26, is available after leaving Stockport County and recorded six goals and six assists in 57 appearances last season. Reporter Joe Crann said he would suit the type of player Wednesday should pursue, while stressing that any interest appears to be at an early stage; Andy Rinomhota has also been linked.
- Wednesday are considering free-agent midfielder Odin Bailey.
- Bailey contributed 12 goals and assists last season.
- Any move appears to be preliminary.
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Sheffield Wednesday are a professional football club based in Sheffield. They play in the English Football League, where the Championship is the division below the Premier League; relegation means dropping to a lower division at the end of a season.
Odin Bailey is a midfielder who most recently played for Stockport County. After leaving the club, he is available as a free agent, meaning a new club would not have to pay a transfer fee to sign him.
Wednesday are rebuilding their squad after relegation and player departures, and are expected to consider free agents. Bailey has been linked with a possible move, alongside Andy Rinomhota, but the reported interest in Bailey is at an early stage.