Sheffield Wednesday are making big moves as they prepare for life in League One, and one of the biggest changes sees defender Dominic Iorfa depart the club after six-and-a-half seasons. The 30-year-old, who joined the Owls in January 2019, made 222 appearances and scored seven goals during his time at Hillsborough.
Iorfa is just one of several players heading out the door as the club reshuffles its squad. Also leaving are Nathaniel Chalobah, Harry Evers, Junior Kamwa, Marvelous Nakamba, Favour Onukwuli, Rio Shipston, and Zain Silcott-Duberry. It's a clear sign that Wednesday are building for a fresh start in the third tier.
But it's not all goodbyes. The club is in talks with defender Max Lowe about his future, while new contracts have been offered to Liam Cooper, Jarvis Thornton, Bruno Fernandes, Reece Johnson, Devlan Moses, and Jack Phillips. Meanwhile, club options have been triggered for George Brown, Joe Emery, Svante Ingelsson, Cole McGhee, Denny Oliver, Liam Palmer, Logan Stretch, and Ernie Weaver.
One bright spot for Wednesday fans is the news that Jamaica international striker Jamal Lowe will be sticking around. The forward, who scored four goals in the recently concluded Championship season, triggered an automatic contract extension earlier in the campaign.
Looking ahead, the club has also invited young defenders Mackenzie Maltby and Gui Siqueira back for pre-season training, with a view to potentially extending their stays. As for the loanees, Tayo Adaramola, Murphy Cooper, Jaden Heskey, Joel Ndala, and Jerry Yates will all return to their parent clubs.
With a mix of experienced departures and fresh faces on the horizon, Sheffield Wednesday are clearly gearing up for a competitive League One campaign. It's a pivotal moment for the club, and fans will be eager to see how the new-look squad takes shape.
