Henrik Pedersen looks back on another tough Sheffield Wednesday result against QPR
Sheffield Wednesday are keen on adding Jaden Heskey of Manchester City to their squad, The Star understands.
The 20-year-old, who is the son of ex-Premier League star, Emile Heskey, has made quite a name for himself in the youth ranks at City, and has even spent time with the senior side under Pep Guardiola. Wednesday were looking to sign him in the summer, but weren’t given the green light to get a deal done amid their financial struggles.
Sheffield Wednesday want Jaden Heskey
Heskey, who can play in a number of central midfield positions, is believed to be available as a free loan – like with Harry Amass in the first half of the season – which is something that gives the Owls hope in their pursuit.
Having made his senior debut for the Cityzens earlier this season, it’s understood that the club are eager for him to get out and play more regular first team football, and Amass’ spell at Hillsborough has proven that that will definitely be the case over at Hillsborough amid the Owls’ injury-ravaged campaign.
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Wednesday have already been given the green light to bring in a couple of free loans this month given the threadbare nature of their squad, and that number could soon increase to four given the extent of George Brown’s injury and pending departure of Manchester United full back, Amass.
Heskey fits the bill in terms of versatility in midfield and will give Henrik Pedersen options should Wednesday be able to get a deal done, however he’s by no means the only potential option for the club as the January transfer window goes on.
Meanwhile, it’ll come as no surprise that Pedersen is also on the lookout for a new striker as part of his recruitment plans this month, however the reality is that moves are only likely to be finalised towards the end of the month once other business has been done elsewhere.
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