Sheffield Wednesday are looking to strengthen their ranks in the final hours of the transfer window, with American striker Duncan McGuire on their radar, though a move to Blackburn Rovers looks more likely.
Sheffield Wednesday‘s battle against relegation from the Championship will require an almighty turnaround. Under new boss Danny Rohl, there have been some signs of life for the second half of the campaign, though.
The Owls are a few points away from safety, but with some of the best form in the bottom half of the table. With survival in their sights, the January transfer window may have come at a perfect time to balance the squad.
There were some calls for another striker option though, with transfer deadline day bringing a huge potential deal in the form of Duncan McGuire. McGuire has been linked with a move to Blackburn, which was reported to have broken down once, though a report from Alan Myers claims that a medical is now on the cards for a switch to Ewood Park.
With that said, here’s a look at exactly who the American striker is, should he make the surprise u-turn to join the Owls.
Who is Duncan McGuire?
Duncan McGuire is an American striker for MLS side Orlando City as well as the United States Men’s National Team. The 22-year-old previously played for Lane United in the USL League Two before making the step up.
McGuire’s move to the MLS came during the SuperDraft, which is a format of drafting players that have graduated from college. The striker was picked up by Orlando City as the sixth option in the first round, officially signing for them in February 2023.
McGuire went on to finish the season as top scorer for the club, with a single cap for the USMNT following shortly after.
Where and when was Duncan McGuire born?
Duncan McGuire was born on February 5, 2001 in Omaha, Nebraska in the United States. Nebraska is one of the central states in the US, with Omaha City located on the east border of Iowa, into Nebraska.
What position does Duncan McGuire play?
Duncan McGuire plays as a central striker. His most impressive attributes come in the work he manages to put in when on the pitch, with relentless work-rate and intense pressing. At six-foot tall, he can be used as an outlet but he has some pace to cause problems behind defences too.
Duncan McGuire transfer twist
The transfer saga could be set to head late into the night on deadline day after reports claimed that Blackburn Rovers were set to land the forward before pulling out of the deal. That has since switched again as Alan Myers claims that a medical for a switch to Ewood Park is on the cards.
It remains to be seen if the move will go through, having already had plenty of twists and turns along the way.
Duncan McGuire stats
Duncan McGuire’s professional career has consisted of playing in the MLS with Orlando City, where he has scored plenty of goals, which is why Wednesday have been so keen to strike a deal.
Orlando City: 37 appearances, 15 goals, 3 assists.