Sheffield Wednesday are among the EFL's busiest clubs by measure of transfer activity following David Storch's long-awaited takeover in May, which has licensed a seismic rebuilding process both on and off-the-pitch under Henrik Pedersen. The Owls will, however, face no shortage of competition in their efforts to land Bolton Wanderers forward John McAtee. McAtee has emerged as a target for a host of rival sides after helping Bolton gain promotion via the League One play-offs at the end of the previous season.
What happened?
Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic, and Cardiff City are all in a multi-club race to sign Bolton Wanderers forward John McAtee before the month is up. The Owls have been among the EFL's busiest clubs by measure of transfer activity following David Storch's long-awaited takeover in May.
Why it matters for Sheffield Wednesday
The Owls will face no shortage of competition in their efforts to land McAtee, who has emerged as a target for a host of rival sides after helping Bolton gain promotion via the League One play-offs at the end of the previous season. McAtee has started his side's opening fixture against Preston North End on Saturday and was influential in both goals.
What comes next?
Sheffield Wednesday have been undertaking a squad rebuild that was only too necessary following a nightmareish relegation from the Championship, in which Pedersen had to make do with a makeshift, threadbare outfit composed primarily of untested academy graduates and, eventually, a series of loan additions. No fewer than 13 players have arrived at Hillsborough in recent times, notably including the likes of Louie Barry, Mason Burstow, Harry Gray, Callum Slattery alongside Barry Bannan's emotional homecoming months on from his departure for Millwall.
As of 17 Aug 2026, Sheffield Wednesday are 24th in the Championship, with 2 wins, 12 draws, and 32 losses from 46 games, and a recent form of WLLDD. They have scored 29 goals and conceded 89 this season, with a goal difference of -60. They are 95 points behind leaders Coventry and have a recent form of 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 games. Their last result was a 2-1 win over West Brom on 2026-05-02.
Sheffield Wednesday have been active in the transfer market, with 13 new players arriving at Hillsborough in recent times. The club's takeover by David Storch in May has licensed a seismic rebuilding process both on and off-the-pitch under Henrik Pedersen. The Owls will face no shortage of competition in their efforts to land McAtee, who has emerged as a target for a host of rival sides after helping Bolton gain promotion via the League One play-offs at the end of the previous season.
