Sheffield Wednesday is close to signing a new contract with promising young player Will Grainger, easing worries of a potential transfer to Everton, with the Owls looking to build on their recent form. The emergence of young players like Grainger has been a reason to be hopeful for the Owls. Grainger scored his first professional goal in a 4-1 loss to Oxford United in April.
What's the latest on Grainger's contract?
The BBC recently credited Everton with interest in the teenage prospect, who represents Wales at youth level. This link worried Wednesday fans, who are keen to see Grainger fulfil his potential with the Owls. However, worries have been eased by a report claiming progress has been made in contract negotiations.
Why it matters for Sheffield Wednesday
According to The Wednesday Word, Wednesday are close to finalising a new long-term deal for Grainger. The 17-year-old can commit to a maximum of three years, and it would make sense for Wednesday to target that length. Grainger may be raw, but he proved last season that he can be a handful for senior defenders.
Current context
As of 26 Jun 2026, Sheffield Wednesday's current standing is:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 24th in Championship, 0 pts, 2W-12D-32L from 46 games |
| Recent form | WLLDD |
| Last result | Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 West Brom (2026-05-02) |
| Goals this season | 29 scored, 89 conceded (-60 goal difference) |
| Title race | 95 points behind leaders Coventry |
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen has been effusive in his praise for the club's youth, having been forced to rely on them rather heavily at times. Pedersen said the culture and mentality of the team have been outstanding, despite a difficult period for the Owls. Grainger's potential signing is a positive step for the team as they look to improve their standing in the Championship.
