‘Proven at that level’ – Sheffield Wednesday plot bargain deal for Stoke City man: The verdict | OneFootball

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Sheffield Wednesday’s summer rebuild could be about to get underway.

An exclusive report from Football League World revealed that the Owls were looking to sign Lee Gregory on a free transfer this summer.

The 32-year-old is set to be a free agent this summer with his contract at Stoke City due to come to an end in the coming weeks.

Gregory scored four goals in the Championship last term after leaving the Potters for a loan spell at Derby County but could now be set to move to South Yorkshire.

So would the striker be a good addition? The team at FLW have their say…

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Jacob Potter

This could be a really good signing for the Owls.

Gregory has found regular game time hard to find in recent seasons, both with Derby County and Stoke City.

But he has shown his quality in front of goal in the past, especially at League One level, having played an important role in Millwall’s promotion-winning campaign in the 2016/17 season.

He scored 18 goals in that season, as they won promotion into the Championship, and will be hoping that he can replicate that type of form with Sheffield Wednesday this term.

The Owls certainly need additional strength in depth in attacking areas of their squad, with the likes of Adam Reach and Jordan Rhodes leaving the club upon the expiration of their contracts at Hillsborough.

George Harbey