Sheffield Wednesday have had a mixed start to life back in League One after they were relegated from the Championship. However, the David Storch and co era is just getting started and after 14 new signings, SWFC are not done yet.
According to reporter Joe Crann via The Wednesday Word, The Owls are still hoping to bring in a new striker this summer. One man on their radar is Ipswich Town’s Ali Al-Hamadi, a player that SWFC have a strong interest in.
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Al-Hamadi was on-loan in League One with Luton Town last term, but scored just one goal after joining in January. He did go to the FIFA World Cup with Iraq, featuring in all three of their games.
Ali Al-Hamadi could turn his career around at SWFC after Ipswich Town failures
Al-Hamadi’s move to Ipswich Town has failed to produce the impact many expected after his impressive breakthrough at AFC Wimbledon.
The striker moved to Ipswich in January 2024 after scoring 23 goals in 42 League Two appearances. He made 14 Championship appearances during Ipswich’s promotion-winning campaign, scoring four times, but struggled to establish himself as a regular starter.
Al-Hamadi made history in August 2024 when he became the first Iraqi player to feature in the Premier League. However, opportunities remained limited and he was loaned to Stoke City in January 2025.
A further loan move to Luton Town followed last season, but injuries restricted him to just 13 League One appearances and one goal. Now back at relegated Ipswich, Al-Hamadi faces an uncertain future, with his promising career yet to translate into sustained success at Portman Road.
Ali Al-Hamadi’s stats with Ipswich Town
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A move to a big club like Sheffield Wednesday, could be a massive risk for Al-Hamadi. However, a permanent move to a new home, such as SWFC, is just what the Ipswich Town man needs.
The Verdict: Sheffield Wednesday must get their striker signing right
Henrik Pedersen has Jamal Lowe, Mason Burstow, Harry Gray and Will Grainger to choose from in attack. Gray and Burstow started Sheffield Wednesday’s win over Bolton Wanderers, with Lowe coming off the bench to score.
Grainger’s emergence appears to have contributed to Charlie McNeill heading out on loan, potentially creating space for another forward such as Al-Hamadi. The 17-year-old is highly rated at SWFC and should see opportunities throughout the campaign.
Lowe is the most experienced of the quartet, while Burstow brings valuable know-how after helping Bolton Wanderers secure promotion last season. Leeds United loanee Gray, meanwhile, looks ready to build on an impressive youth career and promising half-season spell with Rotherham United.
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