It has been reported that Sheffield Wednesday may have a significant “problem” holding onto Josh Windass during the summer.
Although there are many players whose contracts expire at the end of the season, Sheffield Wednesday will likely be most keen to hold onto Josh Windass.
Since joining the team in 2020, the midfielder has been a vital member of the team, scoring 37 goals and dishing out 17 assists, including a dramatic late winner in the League One play-off final of the previous season.
Despite missing eight of the Owls’ eleven games this season, Windass has proven to be a vital player, recording three goals and two assists.
Although the MLS and Argentina have already expressed interest in Windass, reports have already verified that the club is starting negotiations to extend the 30-year-old’s contract.
Carlton Palmer, a commentator, said that maintaining Windass will be “very difficult” due to several factors.
“Josh has been fantastic for Sheffield Wednesday, obviously scoring in the League One play-off final that saw Sheffield Wednesday promoted to the Championship,” Windass remarked in an interview with Football League World.
“I assume that Josh’s issue is his current salary demand, and Sheffield Wednesday is currently unsure of the league in which they will play. You know, would they want to give Josh Windass the same salary that they did both this season and last season if they were competing in League One? The question that matters most is that.
“Josh has shown he can score goals to get them back up if they drop to League One, but would he want to play in League One again? Palmer remarked, “I think that would be a big decision.” “I believe Josh was being pursued by Championship-level suitors the previous season.”
“Therefore, I believe Sheffield Wednesday will have a very, very difficult time convincing Josh Windass to sign again.”
Palmer even acknowledged that Windass’s American girlfriend would possibly convince him to leave and join the MLS.
“I also know that Josh’s girlfriend is American, and there are offers for Josh to move to America,” he remarked.
“Josh might be interested in that, but you want to sign your best players, and Josh Windass is a very good player at the League One and Championship levels,” the manager said.
Will Sheffield Wednesday manage to keep Windass?
It would be shocking if Josh Windass decided to enter the Major League Soccer at this stage of his career because he is still only thirty years old and has already demonstrated his ability to play at the championship level. If it happened in a few more years, it would make more sense.
Although he won’t be playing at a significantly better level anyhow, Windass is obviously devoted to the team, and if Sheffield Wednesday can survive in the Championship, I believe he would be very inclined to sign a new contract.
However, the club may face difficulties as a result of the Owls’ relegation. This season, Windass has a taste for second-tier football, and if interest has already been expressed, he may opt to stay here. In League One, Sheffield Wednesday would undoubtedly find it difficult to cover Windass’s £15,000-per-week salary.
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