Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke is a target for a number of Championship clubs
Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke is a target for a number of Championship clubs
Sheffield Wednesday have reportedly submitted an offer to sign Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke on loan until the end of the season.
The Sheffield Star, who first revealed the Owls’ interest earlier this month, have claimed that there has been a formal approach, with less than a week to go until the end of the January transfer window.
However, it’s believed that other Championship sides are also keen on signing the 23-year-old, who has made four starts and three cameo appearances in the Premier League this season.
Town boss Kieran McKenna confirmed that Clarke might be allowed to leave on loan this month, with extra competition following the arrival of Ben Godfrey from Atalanta. Axel Tuanzebe is also fit again, while Ben Johnson can cover right-back and right wing-back.
Danny Rohl’s side are hoping to earn a play-off place this season
Danny Rohl’s side are hoping to earn a play-off place this season
If Clarke departs this month, it would free up space in the squad for the Blues to sign new players, with Sky Sports claiming that a striker, a winger and a midfielder could be targeted following the arrivals of Godfrey (Atalanta, loan), Jaden Philogene (Aston Villa, £20m + add-ons) and Julio Enciso (Brighton, loan).
Winger Wes Burns could be de-registered if his knee injury is expected to rule him out for the rest of the campaign. George Edmundson (Middlesbrough, £600k) and Ali Al-Hamadi (Stoke City, loan) have both departed.
Sheffield Wednesday currently occupy 10th place in the Championship table, sitting just three points behind the play-off places. Danny Rohl’s side have had a quiet transfer window so far, but are looking to strengthen in the coming days.
