Sheffield Wednesday look set to miss out on Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell, with the
Northern Ireland international reportedly poised to join Danish club Aarhus.
Sheffield Wednesday remain on the hunt for a new senior goalkeeper this summer. As things
stand, Cameron Dawson is the only established option between the sticks going into the 2023/24
campaign.
Rising star Pierce Charles caught the eye in their Spain training camp. The youngster was given run-outs
in their friendlies against Real Murcia and Eldense.
But the Owls are in the market for an experienced shot-stopper to compete with Dawson for a place in
the starting XI. Out-of-favour West Bromwich Albion man David Button is the latest player to be linked
with a move to the Championship new boys.
Manager Xisco Munoz confirmed after the goalless draw with Real Murcia that Wednesday are
interested in bringing Bailey Peacock-Farrell back to Hillsborough. The Northern Ireland international
spent the 2021/22 campaign on loan with the Owls. He was a first team regular as Wednesday fell short
in the League One play-offs.
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“He [Peacock-Farrell] is one of the goalkeepers that we have on our list,” admitted Munoz. “I think he
could be important for us.
“I think he’s one of the important options for us but we always have three or four options for each
position.”
However, the Owls may have to look elsewhere in their search for a new goalkeeper as Peacock-Farrell is
reportedly set to leave Burnley and join Danish side Aarhus. Peacock-Farrell has been pushed further
down in the pecking order for a starting spot at Turf Moor, with the Clarets having captured James
Trafford in a £19m deal from Manchester City this week.
The 2023/24 season is fast approaching and Wednesdayites have expressed their concern over the club’s
lack of transfer activity. Bar turning Reece James’ loan into a permanent switch, it has proven a quiet
window so far for the Owls. Munoz’s side kick off their league campaign at home to Southampton on
Friday, August 4.
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PNE now linked with move for Sheffield Wednesday defender
Preston North End are reportedly interested in signing Sheffield Wednesday defender
Dominic Iorfa as the transfer push continues.
PNE have been busy of late, signing four players inside the last fortnight with Mads Frøkjær-Jensen,
Duane Holmes, Will Keane and Layton Stewart all arriving.
Calvin Ramsay joined earlier in the window and PNE are now on the hunt for signing number six.
Everton striker Tom Cannon is the dream addition for PNE fans but a defender is now being linked.
The Sun’s Alan Nixon reports that North End are now interested in buying Sheffield Wednesday
defender Dominic Iorfa.
It’s suggested that Wednesday are looking to wheel and deal this summer and may cash in on Iorfa.
The defender is inside the final year of his contract at Hillsborough and the Owels may be tempted to sell.
Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb are also thought to be keen but Iorfa is now a new name on the PNE
wish list.
Who is Dominic Iorfa?
Iorfa started in the ranks of hometown club Southend United before moving on to the Wolverhampton
Wanderers ranks at 15.
Iorfa spent six years with Wolves, racking up 93 first-team appearances whilst enjoying loan spells at
Shrewsbury Town and Ipswich Town along the way.
Wolves cashed in on Iorfa back in January 2019, becoming Steve Bruce’s first signing for a fee of around
£200,000.
Iorfa has now played nearly 150 times for Wednesday and played a key role in their promotion-winning
campaign last season.
A tall and rangy defender at 6ft 2in tall, Iorfa has impressive pace – something PNE aren’t blessed with,
especially at the back.
Where would Dominic Iorfa fit in for PNE?
This feel like a target for the right centre back role in Ryan Lowe’s back three.
Iorfa has played as a right back and centre back in his career and played on the right of a back three for
Wednesday last season.
The 28-year-old’s speed would be welcome there with PNE still finding slightly awkward fits in that role
since Sepp van den Berg’s exit.
Jordan Storey – ironically a Wednesday target – played well last season and looks set to take that role
into the new season.
Bambo Diaby and Patrick Bauer are PNE’s other right-footed centre and both have looked better off in
the middle of the back three.
Iorfa would offer a more natural option there but PNE would surely need to move a defender on before
bringing one in.
Bauer may be the favourite to go after barely featuring last season and it’s hard to see a deal for Iorfa
unless somebody moves on.
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