Sheffield Wednesday: June 2008 - news archive

Owls confirm midfielder interest

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday claim there has been interest in midfielder Kenny Lunt this summer, but they have not received any firm bids.

O'Connor joins Owls

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday have made their first signing of the summer bringing in midfielder James O'Connor on a free transfer.

Owls wait on midfielder deal

Sheff WedAberdeen midfielder Barry Nicholson is reportedly set to decide whether to join Preston or Sheffield Wednesday by this weekend.

Owls to swoop for Prem star

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday are set to sign Chelsea's young midfielder Jimmy Smith on a season-long loan deal.

Owls to swoop for fresh Blues target

Sheff WedYoung midfielder Jimmy Smith is the latest Chelsea starlet to be linked with a loan switch to Sheffield Wednesday this summer.

Fitness the key - Laws

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws says he wants his players in great shape next season so they can compete with the top clubs.

Laws targets Blues starlet

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday are said to be lining up a swoop for Chelsea youngster Jack Cork as Brian Laws looks to strengthen.

Owls close on new signing

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has confirmed he is closing in on his first signing and is hoping more will follow.

Owls close on Premier League duo

Sheff WedOwls boss Brian Laws has revealed that he is in talks with two Premier League clubs about strengthening his squad at Hillsborough.

Wilcox eyes top clashes

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday assistant Russ Wilcox says he is looking forward to the new season and particularly the local derby clashes.

Shearer denies Owls interest

Sheff WedAlan Shearer has denied rumours linking him with the proposed £50million takeover at Sheffield Wednesday.

Wilcox relishing Carling tussle

Sheff WedAssistant manager Russ Wilcox is relishing a Carling Cup first-round tussle with South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham.

Strike target moves on

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday will not be re-signing Ben Sahar after the Chelsea striker agreed to join NEC Nijmegen on loan.

Laws confirms midfielder link

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has confirmed his interest in Aberdeen's Scotland international midfielder Barry Nicholson.

Former Owls loan man raid unlikely

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday are unlikely to try and secure the permanent services of former loan player Franck Songo'o from Portsmouth.

Owls lead race for Dons star

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday are reportedly leading the race to sign Aberdeen's Scotland international midfielder Barry Nicholson.

Laws back in for midfield ace

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday are back in the hunt for Sunderland midfielder Graham Kavanagh and could re-sign him for a third time.

Striker pleads for Owls move

Sheff WedStriker Bartosz Slusarski has issued a 'come and get me' plea to Brian Laws as the Owls boss considers ways of bolstering his squad.

Owls close in on new additions

Sheff WedBrian Laws has revealed that Wednesday have already 'targeted three or four players' to improve the current squad.

Laws invites bids for duo

Sheff WedWednesday boss Brian Laws has admitted that he needs to sell duo Leon Clarke and Kenny Lunt before can strengthen his squad.

Owls linked with strike star

Sheff WedSheffield Wednesday are being linked with a bid to re-sign Bartosz Slusarski as Leon Clarke's future remains shrouded in doubt.