Sheffield Wednesday are engaging in deadline day talks to sign Manchester City youngster Jaden Heskey on loan, following the lifting of their transfer registration embargo[1].
The club’s troubled summer, marked by significant off-pitch issues and EFL-imposed restrictions, left them unable to register new signings until recently. Only Ethan Horvath has been brought in so far, arriving on loan from Cardiff City[2]. The temporary lifting of the embargo now allows the club to pursue further deals ahead of the transfer deadline[4].
Reports also indicate that Manchester United left-back Harry Amass is currently undergoing a medical at Sheffield Wednesday, with the expectation of a loan move to the Championship side[5]. Amass, 18, saw limited Premier League action last season and is seeking senior experience at Hillsborough.
Confirmed player movements this summer show a large-scale clear-out and a limited number of arrivals. Ethan Horvath’s loan is the club’s only confirmed acquisition, while Djeidi Gassama (sold to Rangers), Ryo Hatsuse (Gamba Osaka), Akin Famewo (Hull City), and others have left either for fees or as free agents. The club is operating under severe financial constraints, anticipated to have a net transfer income of £2 million for the summer window[2].
Despite emerging from embargo, Wednesday remain subject to strict EFL oversight, including a three-window fee embargo, salary caps, and the ongoing risk of further points deductions if compliance issues persist[3]. The club continues to rely heavily on the loan market to supplement its squad for the Championship survival battle[5].
References
- [1] Sheffield Wednesday enter talks over deal for Manchester City forward
- [2] Sheffield Wednesday 2025 summer transfers – Sports Mole
- [3] What On Earth Is Going On At Sheffield Wednesday? (2025)
- [4] Sheffield Wednesday make deadline day breakthrough in player …
- [5] Man United’s Harry Amass undergoing Sheffield Wednesday medical