Sheffield Wednesday are being linked with a move for Tranmere Rovers' prolific striker James Norwood, after he's bagged 17 goals in their first 23 matches.

The 28-year old has been in superb form since emerging from the National League with the Prenton Park outfit, firing them up the League Two table and towards a possible successive promotion campaign.

 

He's spent all of his career in the fifth tier after coming through the youth ranks at Exeter City. He's been with Forest Green Rovers and Eastbourne, scoring regularly wherever he goes.

However, the step up to the Championship is a big one, but Jos Luhukay may be shopping in the bargain basement, if he's shopping at all. If it is the manager showing interest and not the backroom team, there's a chance it won't come to fruition with him on thin ice as we speak.

There's several reasons why this move won't work, one or two why it might and as such, we analysis the pros and cons of the possible deal.

From silly red cards to ill-thought out fancy dress costumes, controversy follows James Norwood.

There must surely be a reason that nobody has taken a chance on him before now, something that Wednesday ought to bear in mind when sending the scouts out.

A goal scorer, a natural one, will do it at any level.

Norwood has been a huge hit in the National League, he's torn League Two to pieces this season, why can't that happen in the higher level?

Look at Jack Marriott; if you can score, you can score.

It is a big jump and even those who can score regularly at one level struggle. Mo Eisa and Christian Doidge were two of the best forwards in League Two last season, but they've sunk without trace in the Championship.

It's a risk. Would they get a Marriott or a Doidge?

In terms of expenditure, a move for Norwood is not going to be as expensive as one for John Marquis, or a top striker from the Championship.

Wednesday are not one of the big hitters in terms of capital to invest, so they need to think outside the box. Norwood wouldn't break the bank, although they'd still have to spend something to secure his services.