Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore is keen on signing Nathaniel Mendez-Laing this summer, according to Dom Howson.
The Lowdown: Great summer for Sheff Wed
The Owls may have suffered relegation from the Championship last season, but there is real positivity in the air at the moment.
Not only do Wednesday top League One after four matches, winning three games and drawing the other, but they have also enjoyed a hugely productive summer, signing a host of new names.
The Latest: Mendez-Laing interest confirmed
With deadline day approaching looming on Tuesday, the Owls’ business may not be done just yet, with Howson confirming Moore’s interest in free agent Mendez-Laing, in a Q&A for Yorkshire Live:
“I know he is someone that was mentioned to Wednesday earlier in the summer. I am led to believe that Moore likes him as a player.
“The difficulty with all free agents is how long it will take to get them up to match speed. Mendez-Laing, for instance, has not got a pre-season under his belt so you could be looking at anywhere between six to eight weeks to get him fully fit and firing.”
Mendez-Laing spent last season at Middlesbrough, making just two Championship starts, and the 29-year-old may be desperate for a new challenge.
The Verdict: Another exciting addition
While Wednesday aren’t necessarily in desperate need of any more signings, bringing in Mendez-Laing can only help increase competition for places in wide areas.
The Englishman has a wealth of Championship experience, not to mention making 20 Premier League appearances for Cardiff City back in 2018/19.
It could be a shrewd addition, especially as no fee would be required to sign him.
In other news, one Sheff Wed player has been tipped to join the Owls on a permanent move. Find out who it is here.
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