Sheffield Wednesday were close to signing former Millwall midfielder Billy Mitchell as part of their summer rebuild ahead of the 2026–27 League One season. The prospective free transfer mattered because it would add Championship experience and midfield depth to a squad being reshaped after relegation.

Mitchell, 25, left Millwall after declining several contract offers and had made 184 Championship appearances. Reports indicated that Wednesday were hopeful of completing an agreement despite reported interest from Watford, with a three-year deal and medical anticipated.