Sheffield United & Sheffield Wednesday transfer deadline recap: Owls grab two late on and Blades secure return
Our live blog is here to recap everything that happened on deadline day for the Owls and the Blades with both making additions to their squads
That’s it for deadline day
United got sorted out early in the day but not early enough for James McAtee to play tomorrow against Everton and bar the departure on loan of Louie Marsh that was all the business at Bramall Lane.
Wednesday left it very late but they finally got sorted just before the deadline with Jeff Hendrick and John Buckley arriving to bolster the midfield.
Now, with not a league point between either side, the focus is all on the pitch from now on... until January anyway
And another for Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of Blackburn Rovers midfielder, John Buckley, on a season-long loan.
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Wednesday finally get one done
It’s been a long day covering Sheffield Wednesday, but they’ve finally announced a deadline day signing with Jeff Hendrick coming on board from Newcastle United.
The Star reported earlier this week that the Owls had submitted an offer to take both Hendrick and his teammate, Isaac Hayden, on loan for the 2023/24 season, and though at one point it looked like it was the latter who was closest to joining it has turned out that Hendrick was the one who completed a move.
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The transfer window has closed
An expected departure at United
As we reported earlier (and earlier in the week) Louie Marsh has moved on loan, with the youngster making the short journey to Doncaster Rovers. However, aside from that news, he’s also signed a three-year-deal with the Blades.
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Buckley deal close
Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on the loan signing of 23-year-old Blackburn Rovers midfielder John Buckley after a remarkable deadline day turnaround, The Star can exclusively reveal.
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There could be one on his way from Hillsborough
Sheffield Wednesday are in discussions over a possible deal that would see Marvin Johnson leave the club on loan.
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Buckley back on?
The Star revealed earlier today that Championship rivals Swansea City had launched a bid in the region of £3m to take Buckley on a permanent deal and that the midfield technician was expected to make the move, leaving Wednesday’s interest on life support. However there’s been a twist.
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United got what they wanted today
Paul Heckingbottom is hoping to avoid any late transfer drama ahead of tonight’s 11pm deadline after insisting everyone at Sheffield United “is on the same page” when it comes to player sales. United have made 10 summer signings, with James McAtee’s loan arrival the latest and probably last.
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No move for Blades striker
Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom insists that striker Will Osula “won’t be going anywhere” ahead of tonight’s 11pm transfer deadline despite Championship interest
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Owls looking at former Leeds and Barnsley man
A further possible Sheffield Wednesday transfer target has emerged in the form of a former Leeds United and Barnsley captain, The Star understands.
The Owls have been linked with a handful of midfielders in the back end of the window, which closes at 11pm this evening.
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Transfer blow for Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday’s interest in Blacburn Rovers midfielder John Buckley looks set to end after one of their Championship rivals launched a big-money bid to take him on a permanent deal, The Star understands.
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McAtee talks about his move back to United
Blades kid could be on the move
We reported yesterday that highly-rated Blades youngster Louie Marsh would be going out on loan, with Stuart McCall confirming that there had been League Two interest in the attacking midfielder. Well, BBC Radio Sheffield are reporting that Doncaster Rovers are the team he’s heading to
Return of the Mac
James McAtee has spoken of his “emotional connection” with Sheffield United after his second loan spell with the Blades was confirmed this afternoon. The Manchester City starlet helped United into the Premier League last season and has returned as their 10th summer signing.
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Positivity around Owls’ John Buckley move
Blackburn Rovers are open to allowing Sheffield Wednesday-fancied John Buckley out on loan, The Star understands, raising hopes that a deal could be done before the transfer deadline passes this evening.
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UPDATE: James McAtee
Incomings, outgoings and rumours galore - What to expect from Sheffield Wednesday’s transfer deadline day
The Owls haven’t been known for a flurry of business in the hours prior to the window closing in recent years, however there is plenty in the works today as Xisco looks to finalise his squad for what is set to be a difficult campaign in the Championship.
Here’s what Owls fans can expect today, according to our Wednesday writer Joe Crann.