Sheffield Wednesday fans were astonished to learn that West Ham United and Rangers had both made offers of £1 million or more for their star goalkeeper, Pierce Charles.
Pedersen’s team were extremely unlucky not to take anything from their opening day trip to Leicester City, before upsetting Bolton Wanderers on penalties in the League Cup in midweek, in an action-packed match that ended 3-3 at the final whistle.
The club has also been given a transfer lifeline, after their EFL embargoes were lifted earlier this month, allowing them to pursue free agent and loan moves.
Sheffield Wednesday receives surprise West Ham United and Rangers proposals for Pierce Charles
Wednesday’s off-the-field concerns, which include serious financial issues, have limited their ability to keep some of its finest players.
As a result, Djeidi Gassama, Anthony Musaba, Josh Windass, Michael Ihiekwe, and Akin Famewo are among the major first-team players who have already left Hillsborough this summer.
For the time being, one of their brightest assets remains in place: goalkeeper Pierce Charles.
The 20-year-old Northern Ireland international is swiftly establishing himself as one of the best emerging talents in English football outside of the Premier League, and he appears to have all the potential to become a top shot stopper in the future years.
However, given the club’s aforementioned financial troubles this summer, and the fact that takeover talks have yet to be finished, the youngster is possibly their most valuable remaining saleable asset.
Alan Nixon has stated in recent days that Wednesday want roughly £8 million if the Northern Irishman leaves before the 1 September deadline, which provides important background for today’s stunning disclosure about the Owls’ goalkeeper.
Daily Telegraph football reporter Mike McGrath stated on Thursday via X that both West Ham United and Scottish heavyweights Rangers had made bids of £1 million or more for Charles, but any prospective move is now said to be off after neither party has heard a response since Wednesday.
Sheffield Wednesday supporters react to Pierce Charles’ “laughable” offer
Understandably, many Sheffield Wednesday fans have responded to McGrath’s article by laughing off West Ham and Rangers’ proposals for Charles.
“£1million. Laughable! Lads worth more than ten. However, with the present owner, he’ll probably sell for £10,” one admirer said.
“It must be a typo—missed off another one,” another added.
“£1m they really are tryna take everything for nothing,” one Wednesday fan added.
“I think I would be heartbroken if he’s gone, he’s the best academy prospect I can remember and I’ve been going since 1991,” according to another.
When discussing how the Owls should handle Charles’ future, one Wednesday supporter mentioned James Trafford’s recent sale to Manchester City, saying: “His fee is increasing by £1 million every time he plays. (James) Trafford sold for more than £25 million. Northern Ireland’s number one, with a season under his belt, would be worth similar, if not more.”
Sheffield Wednesday will look for their first league win of the season when they host Stoke City at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.
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