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Leeds United are close to securing a loan deal for Manor Solomon.

The player is set to undergo a medical this weekend.

It has been reported that Daniel Farke's side will pay a decent portion of his wages.

Leeds United are closing in on the loan signing of Tottenham Hotspur wide player Manor Solomon.

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the player is set to undergo a medical this weekend ahead of his season-long switch from the English capital.

Solomon only made six appearances for Spurs in all competitions during the 2023/24 campaign, registering two assists but failing to get himself on the scoresheet in any of these games.

And with the wide player failing to win much game time last term, it seemed likely that the Israel international was going to seal an exit from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during this window.

He looks set for a move to Leeds, who are in need of more options in two areas he can play in.

Not only can he operate as a winger, but he can also play as a central attacking midfielder.

Largie Ramazani may have arrived in a £10.2m deal from Almeria, but another wide player will probably be required before the window closes, with both Jaidon Anthony and Crysencio Summerville leaving the club since the end of last term.

Summerville was a real game-changer for the Whites last term and was a big reason behind their top-three finish, so a sufficient amount of quality will need to come in to replace him.

And in the central attacking midfield role, Georginio Rutter has left Elland Road.

This is a real blow for Leeds, considering the impact he made in West Yorkshire during the 2023/24 campaign.

Daniel Farke's side wouldn't have wanted to lose the Frenchman, but an exit clause in his contract meant the Whites were powerless to stop him from making the move to Brighton.

Leeds United closing in on Manor Solomon signing

The Whites are closing in on a loan deal to sign Solomon, with the player expected to undergo a medical this weekend.

The Yorkshire Evening Post have also reported that the Championship side will pay a sizeable portion of the player's wages if he makes the loan move to Elland Road, with the club potentially able to spend a decent amount on salaries after the salaries of some key men.

This move comes after the Israeli was deemed surplus to requirements by Spurs, who didn't use him much last season.

Fabrizio Romano recently reported that the player had turned down a move to Getafe because he wanted to stay in England - and he looks set to have his wish granted.

Leeds United could benefit from Manor Solomon addition

Solomon has mainly played as a winger during his career and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him play out wide at Elland Road.

However, he faces stiff competition for a starting spot.

Dan James scored last night and Willy Gnonto has already made an impact this season.

Ramazani could also be a real asset - and all of this competition for a wing spot, with Solomon also joining, could help to raise standards at Elland Road.

With this in mind, as well as the fact Solomon can play centrally, the 25-year-old could be a decent addition.

Stoke City have reportedly made contact with Tottenham Hotspur over the possibility of bringing in young centre-back Ashley Phillips on loan before the end of the window.

TEAMtalk's sources state that there have been ‘positive conversations held’ about the 19-year-old, and the feeling is that the Potters are in a strong position to sign him before the deadline, with Spurs happy to let him depart on loan for the season and the remaining days of the window set to be very busy at the bet365 Stadium.

Their report also claims that various clubs from England and around Europe have shown an interest in Phillips this summer, with Tottenham's chiefs regarding him as a player who can go to the highest levels in football.

As well as that, TEAMtalk say that it is currently unclear whether Stoke are trying to negotiate for an option or obligation to buy to be inserted into Phillips’ loan deal, but that seems unlikely given the high regard he is held in in North London.

Phillips has impressed in the second-tier

Despite still only being 19-years-old, Phillips already has a fair bit of first-team, and particularly Championship, experience after coming through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers as a youth player.

Phillips joined Rovers in 2017 at age 12, and made his first-team debut for the club as a 17-year-old in an EFL Cup game against Hartlepool United in August 2022, then featured for the first time in a league match that same month as a late substitute in a win against West Brom.

He then played 12 more times in all competitions in his one and only senior season as a Rovers player, before he joined Spurs last summer in a release-clause deal worth around £2m, despite Blackburn previously asking for an overall figure closer to £9.5m.

Phillips has, understandably, found game-time in Ange Postecoglou's team hard to come by, and did not feature for Spurs' first team last season, but did make the bench in the Premier League seven times before he moved back to the second-tier on loan to Plymouth Argyle in the January window.

The Manchester-born centre-back impressed in his five-month stint at Home Park as Argyle battled the drop under Ian Foster and Neil Dewsnip - he made 16 league starts and was a key part of the side that eventually survived relegation.

He now looks set to depart North London yet again, this time for a longer spell, and could be heading to the Potteries to link-up with a former Plymouth boss in Steven Schumacher.

Stoke need another centre-back

There have been persistent links to centre-backs throughout the transfer window for the Potters, and for good reason, given Schumacher's clear lack of depth in the position as it stands.

Stoke currently have Michael Rose, Ben Wilmot and new man Ben Gibson as their senior centre-back options for this campaign, as well as highly-rated youngsters Jaden Dixon and Freddie Anderson, who have been given chances in the first-team after featuring in pre-season, but are unlikely to be trusted to play every week in the Championship.

Rose picked up an ankle injury in a friendly at Crewe Alexandra on July 23 and is set to be sidelined until at least the end of September, which led Steven Schumacher to admit that a centre-back signing was "high on the priority list" before the transfer window closes on August 30, but no new signings have been made as yet.

Phillips would be an ideal addition to the heart of Schumacher's defence, as he would add youth, but also some second-tier experience to a back-line that is looking somewhat weaker at this point than it has in previous seasons, especially after a 3-0 defeat at Watford last time out.

Gibson is a solid signing, but on the wrong side of 30 and has been known to be injury-prone at his previous clubs, while Wilmot has not quite been able to rediscover his strong form from before his consecutive back and knee injuries last year, so Stoke fans will be thankful to see centre-back reinforcements this month, and should be especially pleased if Phillips makes the move back up north to bolster their rearguard for 2024/25.

Manor Solomon - Tottenham Hotspur's Israeli international winger - is a reported target for Leeds United as they try to replace Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter.

YEP have identified Solomon as a player that the Whites are said to be considering at this point in the window.

The attacking midfielder, who tends to play out wide on the left wing, suffered a season-ending knee injury last September, but he was involved with Spurs during pre-season.

The departure of the aforementioned Leeds attacking pairing may have netted the club £65 million, but it also left them with one hell of a job to do to find their replacements before the transfer window closes on August 30th.

Between them they supplied just under 50 direct goal contributions in the previous campaign. No matter how much money you have to spend, there's no guarantee of that level of production being replicated.

Many options have been talked about. Sunderland's Jack Clarke has been mentioned, but the Black Cats want £25 million for the Leeds academy graduate, according to TEAMtalk.

Eredivisie wide players Carlos Forbs and Calvin Stengs were reportedly enquired about by Daniel Farke's side, but there are stumbling blocks with these prospective moves - one much bigger than the other.

Forbs may cost upwards of £20 million as Ajax paid Manchester City £17.3 million for him last summer, and a 20% sell-on clause was included in the deal, while Stengs is flatly unavailable, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post's (YEP) Joe Donnohue.

Burnley's Manuel Benson is also on the seemingly growing list of creative players that the Whites are targeting too.

But more options are still around, and Leeds are looking to the Premier League for their next potential move.

Manor Solomon identified as Leeds target

Solomon was an unused substitute in Tottenham's last three friendlies before the start of the new campaign, and he didn't feature in the squad that faced reigning Championship titleholders Leicester City in their first game of this Premier League season, suggesting that Ange Postecoglou may be open to letting him go.

His preference, if he is to move, is to stay in England, as per YEP, and Elland Road could present that opportunity for him.

Leeds are also reported to be considering Hungarian international Roland Sallai as another potential option to add creativity to Farke's team. He represented his country in Euro 2024, assisting the goal that knocked Scotland out of the competition.

Manor Solomon would be a great signing for Leeds

The last Championship season showed the power of having Premier League-level players in the second tier: it usually takes you to the top, if not near it.

The 25-year-old's record in the top flight may not be massively deep in terms of experience, but his effectiveness has been proven.

Even in his injury-halted campaign last time out, he provided two assists in five appearances for Spurs. The season before that, for Fulham, he scored four goals in 19 appearances, in which he only started in as many games as he found the back of the net.

Assuming health with him is not easy, and that's where some hesitancy may come into the thinking on this one, but Solomon is definitely above the quality required to be a Championship footballer.

Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney has been watched by Tottenham Hotspur in the opening weeks of the 2024-25 season, as the north London outfit consider a potential transfer swoop.

Hackney has started the new campaign superbly, and was unlucky to be denied a stunning goal by Derby County's Josh Vickers on Saturday.

However, reports from TBR Football's Graeme Bailey have stated that Spurs are scouting the 22-year-old, who has three years left on his contract at the Riverside Stadium.

Spurs have been interested in the young midfielder for a while, but this latest development shows an acceleration in their admiration, with Michael Carrick desperate to avoid any late upsets to his side's summer window.

With Premier League football on offer, it could be hard for Middlesbrough to deny Hackney a move if Ange Postecoglou's side do submit a bid, however it is very early days in this saga.

Hayden Hackney is a vital part of Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough squad

The additions of Aidan Morris, Micah Hamilton and Tommy Conway have gone down a treat in Teesside, but fears of losing a key player like Hackney could quickly dampen the mood.

Born in Redcar, the 22-year-old is a product of Middlesbrough's academy, and after breaking into the first-team on a consistent basis in the 2022/23 season, he has gone on to make over 70 appearances for the club.

He has played every minute of Boro's opening two league games in the new Championship campaign, and was excellent against Swansea City in gameweek one, helping his side to a 1-0 win.

As a defensive midfielder, Hackney's job is to scoop up anything that falls in front of the defence, and create new attacks from deep.

Nevertheless, Hackney is more than competent going forward, and has been a key reason behind Boro's recent success, scoring four goals and picking up four assists in his first two full league seasons.

According to Bailey, Middlesbrough are concerned over a late move for the midfielder, and with the window slamming shut on August 30, there is not a lot of time left to find a replacement.

Middlesbrough may have to brace for late Hackney and Emmanuel Latte Lath interest

Although there has been a vast number of incomings throught the door at the Riverside in the last couple of months, there are still fears over the losses of other individuals.

Emmanuel Latte Lath has been targeted by Wolverhampton Wanderers, as well as AS Monaco, RB Salzburg and VfB Stuttgart in recent weeks, as per Tutto Mercato Webb.

The striker was superb in his first season in England in 2023/24, scoring 16 goals in 30 Championship games as Middlesbrough finished 8th.

Rav van den Berg is another linked with a move away from the north-east, but, despite interest from Anderlecht, he looks likely to stay with Carrick's side this summer.

Nevertheless, keeping Hackney out of the hands of Premier League sides is a priority. Yet, with scouts from not only Tottenham but also Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Wolves watching him, it could only be a matter of days before he does make a move.

Highlights

Former Burnley player Wilson Odobert has a bright future according to Scott Parker.

Despite Odobert's departure, Parker sees the talent in him and believes he will succeed in the Premier League with Spurs.

Burnley are facing a challenge in keeping some of the club's top players this summer.

Burnley manager Scott Parker has predicted that Wilson Odobert, who recently left the club to join Tottenham Hotspur, will have a "bright future" in football.

The man who got the Clarets' return Championship campaign underway with their first goal departed the club shortly before their second league game of the season.

It was reported on Friday morning by Sacha Tavolieri that Odobert was nearing a move to Spurs. That switch was confirmed later that day, with Tottenham reportedly paying £25 million for the 19-year-old.

Premier League newbies Ipswich Town had been previously reported to be interested in the Frenchman, but they ended up missing out on him.

Based off the events of Burnley's game against Luton Town, Odobert was likely to have an outstanding season in the second tier.

Despite the fact that his now former boss had only worked with him for a number of weeks before he left, and that he has already played one season in the top flight of English football in which he racked up five combined goals and assists, Parker sees the recent Turf Moor departee as having a bright career ahead of him at that level.

Scott Parker's Wilson Odobert predictions

The Burnley boss didn't want to see the teenager leave, but he believes that what the attacking midfielder showed during their time together were signs of a potentially top player in the future.

He said, via the Burnley Express: "It’s a shame to see Wilson go. He’s obviously a top talent that has been nurtured and brought through here, [but] an opportunity for Wilson at Spurs is an incredible opportunity.

"I spent four weeks working with Wilson and I saw every bit of his quality every day, he was a credit in terms of his professionalism and his quality. Everything about him was superb and everybody at the football club wishes him nothing but all the very best at what is a top club, I understand that.

"We have no doubt he has a real bright future ahead."

Odobert may not be the only star of Parker's to leave the club before the end of the summer. Dara O'Shea has been linked with a move to Brentford, and has now become a target for the Frenchman's former suitors: Ipswich, as per Alan Nixon.

There's a chance that Sander Berge could leave too, with Manchester United retaining an interest in him. Parker admitted that, as a manager, there is always a worry about losing your top players, but that it's not something that is heavily occupying his thoughts.

Burnley's squad problem

Because of the quality of the team, and the league that they now find themselves in, the Clarets are vulnerable to transfer attacks. What also doesn't help is the number of players they have, in two senses.

Firstly, the sheer number of squad members that they have means that offloading some options before the end of the window is logical. Unfortunately the ones that people want aren't the ones that Burnley are happy to sell, which brings us to the second part of this equation.

Even though they have plenty of depth, it's not like they have like-for-like replacements at most positions. A lot of the players they have aren't of the calibre of Odobert, O'Shea or Berge. So the size of their playing staff isn't actually that helpful in this situation because they won't easily be able to plug any gaps left by those who might leave.

Sheffield Wednesday are eyeing up Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Alfie Devine with a view to a securing a potential loan deal, after a £3 million offer was made by Brondby of Denmark for alternative transfer target Gustavo Puerta.

The Owls could make a move for Devine, who is also attracting interest from other clubs in the Championship, according to journalist Alan Nixon via his Patreon account.

Their interest in the 20-year-old has emerged amid news that Brondby, who finished second in the Danish top flight last season, have made a bid of £3 million for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Puerta, who has been a long-term target of Wednesday and Hull City, as per Nixon's report.

Following Brondby's bid, it is unlikely that the 21-year-old Colombian will make a move to the Championship this summer, as he was targeted on loan.

It now seems as though both Yorkshire clubs have turned their attention towards alternative targets, with the Owls exploring the possibility of signing Devine on loan and Hull registering an interest in Blackburn Rovers midfielder Lewis Travis, who is also available for a fee in the region of £3 million.

Sheffield Wednesday could make a move for Alfie Devine before transfer deadline

Tottenham youngster Devine went out on loan for the first time last summer, signing for Port Vale in League One ahead of the 2023/24 season.

His performances in the third tier were enough to convince Championship side Plymouth Argyle to sign him on a temporary basis for the second half of the campaign.

He helped the Pilgrims preserve their second tier status, while Port Vale suffered relegation to League Two in his absence, after he was recalled by Spurs to make the step-up into the Championship with Plymouth.

Devine is highly-rated at Spurs, and has represented England's youth teams on many occasions, currently being a part of their under-20s side.

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl has already brought in youngsters Charlie McNeill from Manchester United on a permanent basis and James Beadle on loan from Brighton this summer, and Devine could be the next promising player to develop his game under the talented head coach.

Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City look to have missed out on Gustavo Puerta

Gustavo Puerta was on the radar of Sheffield Wednesday, Hull and Blackburn this summer, but it looks like he is now more likely to join Brondby instead.

The 21-year-old made seven appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayer Leverkusen during their historic title-winning campaign last season, as well as featuring three times in the UEFA Europa League as the German side reached the final.

Rohl is, of course, no stranger to German football, and was seemingly very keen on Puerta, but it looks like he has missed out on his target.

The 35-year-old will hope to bring in another player who can add quality to his midfield department, and in Devine, he could sign a talented youngster who can be developed into the player he is looking for this season.

Highlights

Burnley made a key sale, Odobert to Tottenham, reflecting strategy shift post-relegation.

Odobert's talent was highlighted during his standout performance against Luton.

Balance is needed in the squad, potential for more exits before transfer window closes.

Burnley made their second big sale of the summer yesterday, with Wilson Odobert sealing a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Clarets haven't sold many key players this summer, something that may not come as a surprise to some people, considering they were poor for a decent chunk of the 2023/24 campaign and were relegated from the Premier League at the end of that season.

However, they have some valuable assets in their squad, even after the sale of Odobert to Spurs.

James Trafford, who remains the subject of interest from Newcastle United, is someone who could potentially move on before the summer transfer window closes.

Sander Berge is also attracting interest from the Premier League, with Manchester United thought to have retained an interest in the Norwegian midfielder.

But the only key man who has departed, other than Odobert, is Ipswich Town summer signing Arijanet Muric.

Tottenham's new signing Wilson Odobert is a huge talent

Odobert has sealed a move to the English capital in a £25m deal, according to the BBC.

The Clarets' fanbase will be sad to lose him, especially for that modest amount, but his exit doesn't come as a surprise for a couple of key reasons.

Firstly, the Frenchman lit up Kenilworth Road on Monday, with Scott Parker's side taking on Luton Town away from home.

Odobert reinforced his brilliance and potential in Bedfordshire, with his electric pace, technical ability and creativity causing the Hatters plenty of issues.

He was heavily involved against one of the Clarets' potential promotion rivals - and was one of the best players on the pitch despite the fact he's only 19.

His goal was a particularly brilliant moment for him.

Latching on to a ball from Connor Roberts, he managed to control the ball well before using his terrifying pace to create a one-on-one situation before slotting the ball past Thomas Kaminski.

His finish was arguably just as impressive as his speed, with his composure coming at an important time in the game.

The visitors were only 1-0 up at the time and with less than 10 minutes to go until the break, his goal was so important.

And with his potential, versatility, attributes and the fact he impressed in front of the TV cameras earlier this week, it's no surprise that the 19-year-old has been snapped up.

The summer 2022 window saw several players depart Turf Moor following their relegation, with Nick Pope, Nathan Collins, Dwight McNeil and Max Cornet all sealing English top-tier returns.

With this in mind and the fact the Clarets had only made one key sale before Odobert's departure during the current window, it's no shock that the Lancashire side have cashed in on the teenager.

It's not as if they have restricted themselves to using the free agent and loan markets this summer either, with the club paying transfer fees to bring in Maxime Esteve, Mike Tresor (both had permanent options triggered), Lucas Pires, Andreas Hountondji and Etienne Green.

With this in mind, balancing the books by cashing in Odobert may not be the worst decision, although fans may have wanted to see fringe players offloaded first.

The squad is still too big at this point - another reason why it's no surprise to see the Frenchman go.

It could be argued that Odobert should have been retained with fellow attacking midfielder Scott Twine also leaving the club - and that players in other areas should have been offloaded. The centre-back department looks particularly crowded at the moment.

But Parker's side have plenty of other players who can contribute in the final third, including some of those who may now get more of a chance to shine after the 19-year-old's departure.

And Parker could potentially bring in a replacement for Odobert if he wants to, by either using the loan market or some of the money generated from the teenager's sale to recruit a permanent addition.

Highlights

Burnley fans devastated as talent Wilson Odobert moves to Tottenham - yet expected his exit from club.

Odobert's skills and potential recognised as he makes Premier League move, fans hope he thrives at Spurs.

Despite Odobert's departure, Burnley may not need direct replacement, can reinvest fee wisely in other areas.

This article is part of Football League World's 'Terrace Talk' series, which provides personal opinions from our FLW Fan Pundits regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Burnley have been handed a significant blow following Wilson Odobert's transfer to Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur.

The update was first called by Sacha Tavolieri on X before an official announcement from both clubs, with Spurs confirming that Odobert has since penned a five-year contract in North London.

Burnley are set to receive £25m upfront along with a potential further £5m in add-on clauses for Odobert, who had only made the move to Turf Moor twelve months prior in an initial €12 million (£10.2m) switch from Troyes. An impressive performer in spite of the Claret's disappointing top-flight campaign last time out, Odobert was among the scorers as Scott Parker's side claimed an emphatic 4-1 victory at Luton Town on Monday evening.

Burnley verdict given on Wilson Odobert's Tottenham Hotspur transfer

It should come as no surprise that Odobert has left in the first place, but Burnley supporters are still rightly devastated to see such an exciting and high-quality young player depart the club.

"Can I say I'm happy that he's leaving? No. Can I say it's expected? Yes. I think we were all very optimistic in hoping he would stay for the Championship season," explained Football League World's resident Burnley fan pundit Ben Livingstone.

"He's way too good for this league. As a Burnley fan I was hoping we would be able to keep him just for one season to get us out of this league but I'm not surprised in any stretch he's made this move to a club like Tottenham. He's quality.

"He's up there with some of the best young talents in this country and his ceiling is only going to get higher and higher and he's going to keep smashing through the ceiling. You saw against Luton on Monday the type of player he is. he's direct, good with his feet, quick, aggressive, can finish, he's clever with his running, he's smart and knows how to press, he's got a good footballing brain.

"I did think he would definitely be our best player in the Championship. I thought he might have even gone on to be top goalscorer in the Championship, and from a Tottenham point of view he's the perfect signing.

"He's that sort of Ange Postecogolou player, he's good with the press, he's quick and direct and I just hope he's not one of these signings who goes and sits and learns on the bench for a season. I want to see him play, I think he's got more than enough ability to start in that Tottenham squad, I really really do.

"To learn off players like [Heung-Min] Son, Richarlison and all of them amazing players at Tottenham and get himself on that stature in the Premier League is a good move for him. From a Wilson Odobert point of view, it's a great move. I wish him all the best.

"From a Burnley point of view, I'm absolutely gutted. I'm happy for Wilson and he deserves the chance, gutted for our team. But there is still time to reinvest and bring players in.

"But we've also got pretty decent depth in attack, so it's not the end of the world. I just really wanted us to keep this really exciting player because he gets bums off seats. So all the best to Wilson for the season."

Burnley do not need to directly replace Wilson Odobert

Although Odobert is a tremendous talent whose absence will be sorely missed at the club, Ben raises an interesting discussion point pertaining to Burnley's plethora of wide options and that should mean the transfer fee is reinvested in other areas of the pitch instead.

Luca Koleosho and Anass Zaroury both possess the talent to light up the Championship - as the latter did during their 22/23 title-winning campaign, of course - while more experienced, perhaps less flashy options such as Nathan Redmond and Johan Berg Gudmundsson can still impact the division more than most wingers.

Another winger perhaps wouldn't go amiss, but sourcing a direct replacement doesn't necessarily appear to be an absolute priority at this stage.

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Sheffield Wednesday are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur youngster Alfie Devine this summer.

According to The Star, the Owls are not finished with their transfer plans, with two weeks still remaining in the current market.

Danny Rohl is keen to bolster his side, with the club targeting an improvement on their 20th place finish in the table last year.

The German head coach has earned a lot of plaudits for his work at the Yorkshire outfit since taking over late last year.

He oversaw a remarkable escape from relegation to League One, with the club being cut adrift at the bottom of the table when he took over in October 2023.

Sheffield Wednesday eye Alfie Devine

Devine could become the latest signing made by Sheffield Wednesday this summer, with the club looking to make space in the squad in order to sign him.

The 20-year-old was included in the Spurs first team squad during pre-season, but it is understood that they are open to sending him out on loan for this campaign.

The Owls are currently looking to offload players before pursuing any other signings, with Mallik Wilks the latest to depart.

Devine already has Championship experience under his belt, having spent the second half of last season on loan with Plymouth Argyle.

The youngster made 15 appearances in the league for the Pilgrims, including 14 starts, contributing two assists (all stats from Fbref).

The midfielder also spent the first half of the previous campaign on loan, playing in League One with Port Vale.

He made 20 appearances in the third tier, registering two goals and one assist before making the switch to Home Park in January.

While Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly targeting a number of signings before the market shuts, Devine is believed to be a concrete target for Rohl’s side.

Sheffield Wednesday’s 2024 summer transfer activity

It has been a very busy summer transfer window for Sheffield Wednesday so far.

Iké Ugbo has signed on a permanent basis after spending a stint on loan with the team in the second half of the previous term.

Olaf Kobacki, Yan Valery, Max Lowe, Jamal Lowe and Nathaniel Chalobah are among the other permanent signings, with James Beadle signing on loan from Brighton.

Sheffield Wednesday have added 10 fresh faces in total, as they look to become an even more competitive Championship side than last year.

Up next for Rohl’s side is a trip to face Sunderland on Sunday.

Devine could be a very exciting signing for Sheffield Wednesday

Devine joined a Plymouth side that struggled a lot in the second half of last season after Steven Schumacher departed for Stoke City.

But he is a very highly rated young prospect at Spurs, has been capped at U20 level for England, and did well under the circumstances last year at the Pilgrims.

Working under Rohl would be an exciting prospect for the 20-year-old given the excellent work he has done since taking over at Hillsborough.

If the Owls can get this deal over the line then it could prove a very smart bit of business to bolster their midfield options.