Derby County are reportedly among several Championship clubs monitoring Sheffield Wednesday attacker Josh Windass, whose future at Hillsborough remains uncertain due to the club’s ongoing financial turmoil. The 31-year-old, who finished as Wednesday’s top scorer last season with 13 goals and 5 assists, has attracted interest from multiple second-tier sides including Norwich City, Coventry City, and Wrexham, with German clubs also circling.
Proven Championship Quality
Windass demonstrated his match-winning capabilities throughout the 2024/25 campaign, notably scoring a spectacular halfway-line strike against Derby in Wednesday’s 4-2 New Year’s Day victory. His consistent performances saw him start 38 of 44 league matches under Danny Rohl, underlining his importance to the side before their financial collapse.
Derby Fan Backing
FLW’s Derby County fan pundit Shaun Woodward endorsed a potential move, stating: “He’s a match winner. When he’s on form, he’s an asset – he’d improve what we have.” The Rams have already added veteran attacking midfielder Andi Weimann this summer, but Windass’ superior goal threat (outscoring all Derby players last term) makes him an appealing target.
Wednesday’s Fire Sale Looms
The Owls’ dire financial situation – including unpaid player wages and a three-window transfer embargo – has forced them into considering cut-price sales. Windass is among six players who have reportedly served notice due to unpaid salaries, potentially driving his fee down further as he enters the final year of his contract.
Competition for Signature
While Rangers have been linked with a reunion, Derby’s Championship status and need for proven attacking quality could give them an edge. However, with multiple clubs monitoring the situation, the Rams may need to act decisively to secure a player who directly contributed to 18 goals last season – more than any current Derby attacker managed.
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