Sheffield Wednesday have been loosely linked with a move to sign Troy Deeney but the Owls must avoid it at all costs.
Naturally, the links have come about after Xisco Munoz took over at Hillsborough and he’s worked with the striker previously.
Deeney is a proven Championship performer but there are a number of factors for Wednesday to consider.
It has to be said that Munoz has kind of played down the rumours at this stage, preferring to focus on the players at his disposal.
After yesterday’s 1-1 draw with York City, he told Yorkshire Live: “You know I have a good relationship with Troy (Deeney). He is a good person and I love him. I have a lot of contact with him.
“But, right now is the moment for what we can improve with all the situations.”
Deeney only actually played 11 times under Munoz at Watford. He scored three goals during that time and was the captain in each of his appearances.
Clearly, there is mutual respect there. When the Spaniard was appointed last week he took to social media to speak highly of the new manager.
In truth, the transfer links might have stemmed from that and there might not actually be anything in them at all.
Wednesday must avoid signing Deeney
The striker is quality at Championship level. Or rather he was. These days he’s 35-years-old and is on the back of seven goals in 35 appearances for Birmingham last season.
Deeney hasn’t actually found the net since February and spent a lot of the second half of 2022/23 on the sidelines out of the reckoning.
Wednesday already have two strikers in their thirties. Both Michael Smith and Lee Gregory will have something to offer next season and any other strikers who are added must provide pace and youthful exuberance.
Naturally, Munoz might want to sign some players who he knows well and who he can trust on the pitch.
Deeney is well beyond his best though and signing him this summer doesn’t make any sense from a Sheffield Wednesday perspective.