Sheffield Wednesday’s fate in the Championship relegation play is about to be revealed.
This weekend, Sheffield Wednesday will visit Sunderland in an attempt to make it six games without a loss.
They will be guaranteed a spot in the Championship for the following season if they succeed in doing so.
The Owls appeared headed for League One just a few weeks ago, but they are now three points above the relegation zone after back-to-back wins over West Brom and Blackburn Rovers.
If Danny Rohl can keep the team in the second division, he will be properly recognised, but he will be concentrating on his squad for the upcoming season.
This summer, the contracts of over ten players will expire, and the fate of many others may have hinged on their ability to play.
If they stay in the Championship, they will be anxious to hold onto some of their best names, while others might only have been retained if they were in League One.
Here are five players who Sheffield Wednesday fans should anticipate leaving if they avoid relegation.
Lee Gregory
Lee Gregory has played just one minute of senior football since October, thus it is very likely that he will depart Sheffield Wednesday regardless of the league they are in.
In January, the striker was strongly linked to a move abroad, but the Owls strangely decided to hold onto him.
Gregory could still play in League One because his contract is slated to expire at the end of the current campaign.
Cameron Dawson
Prior to James Beadle’s arrival, Cameron Dawson was Wednesday’s first-choice goalie for the first half of the season.
Although Dawson’s loan period ends this weekend, it is predicted that the 19-year-old will quit his boyhood club after 14 years.
While the Owls will undoubtedly be keen to have Beadle return, they will also need to find Dawson’s replacement.
Reece James
Reece James, who later inked a long-term contract with the team, was instrumental in Wednesday’s promotion to the Championship.
But in more than five months, the full-back has only made eight appearances and played eight minutes.
Although the duration of his contract is unknown, I believe we can anticipate him to go regardless of how this season turns out.
Mallik Wilks
Mallik Wilks’ signature cost Sheffield Wednesday real money, and they will undoubtedly come to regret that decision today.
In 42 outings for the Owls, the striker has scored three goals; none of his goals have come in the Championship.
Wednesday has to make significant investments in their front line, and Wilks should be offloaded this summer as he is obviously not good enough to play in the second division.
Momo Diaby
In his loan agreement, Momo Diaby has an option to purchase, but it would be unexpected if Wednesday utilised it.
Due to injuries, the Frenchman missed the first half of the season and has since failed to establish a regular spot in the squad, making just two starts.
Danny Rohl did not sign Diaby, therefore I would anticipate that he would bring in his own midfield targets and permit the 27-year-old to rejoin Portimonense.
