10 eye-catching free agents available to Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland and Birmingham City
Toby Bryant
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Papiss Cisse enjoyed a successful spell at Amiens last term (Image: Getty Images)
One win in the opening 16 Championship fixtures for Sheffield Wednesday points to a squad that isn't quite ready to challenge in the second division after last year's dramatic promotion. The Owls are already nine points adrift from safety and four defeats in the last five isn't an inspiring run of form from Danny Rohl's side. Sadly, there isn't likely to be any funding coming the club's way from unpopular owner Dejphon Chansiri anytime soon either.
That could leave the club having to explore free-agent deals for players currently without a club. The Star looks at 10 players that could tempt Sheffield Wednesday, ranked by market value provided by Transfermarkt.
Former Newcastle United man is keeping up his fitness with Macclesfield Town and has made his love for British football clear. The 38-year-old is no spring chicken, but was prolific for Amiens in Ligue 2 last term. (Photo: Getty Images)
Full-back Ryan Bertrand has been without a club since his release from Leicester City this summer. The former Chelsea and Southampton man has won a Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup in his career but has been fighting a knee injury and could be looking for a project such as that at Hillsborough. (Photo: Getty Images)
Liam Moore has a wealth of Championship experience thanks to seven years at Reading, where he left following the side's relegation at the end of last season. (Photo: Getty Images)
Matty Longstaff saw a loan move to Colchester United cut short with injury this year but has been looked after by Newcastle United medics, despite having left the club. At just 23 years old, it feels like the midfielder can still make a name for himself. (Photo: Getty Images)
Central-midfielder has experience in England thanks to spells at Watford and Stoke City. The 28-year-old was released from Greek side Aris this year and can dictate matches.
Josh Onomah hasn't had much luck of late, spending an unsuccessful loan spell at Preston North End this year before not being taken up after a trial at Stoke City. The 26-year-old is still looking for a club and has potential to impress in the Championship. (Photo: Getty Images)
Phil Jones left Manchester United at the end of last season and is still without a new club at the age of 31. He has 169 Premier League appearances to his name but might now look to drop down to the second tier. (Photo: Getty Images)
Was released from Brentford this summer but has gained recent Championship experience with Stoke City and Rotherham United. (Photo: Getty Images)
Ball-winning midfielder has been linked with a return to Sunderland after release from Olympiacos but Sheffield Wednesday could be tempted by the experienced 33-year-old.
Struggled with the step up to the Premier League with Leeds United but thrived in the Championship. Could help the Owls' attack move up a gear. (Photo: Getty Images)
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