Alfie Burns It’s definitely a problem position at Hillsborough right now. Morgan Fox’s departure hit Wednesday harder than they might’ve expected and a new left-back would be a welcome addition. In terms of Pickering, I like the look of the deal. He’s got the ability to stand out in the Championship and make the step up, plus you cannot imagine it is going to be a deal that breaks the bank – always an added boost for Chansiri! If it’s there to get done in the coming week, Wednesday will be getting their hands on a decent addition.

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Sam Rourke This would be a really strong signing. I'm a big fan of Pickering and think he's destined for bigger and better things, no disrespect intended to Crewe Alexandra. He's a really dynamic left-back is effective in both an attacking and defending sense, and he'd provide Wednesday with a great long-term solution at left-back. The defender is consistently impressing for the Railwaymen with his driving runs down the left-flank often a catalyst for attacking opportunities, and I think the Owls could do with someone who has that attacking thrust from defence. The Owls need a new left-back, there is no denying that, and signing someone like Pickering who will be hungry to impress at Hillsborough, already has clear ability, and has a real potential to get even better, sounds like top business to me. Ben Wignall In an opinion piece for FLW a few weeks ago, I suggested that Wednesday should target Pickering instead of going for Greg Cunningham from Cardiff - so this is personally pleasing to hear that they've made a bid! Pickering would be a brilliant fit for the club. I have no idea how long Neil Thompson will be in charge for but he's shown versatility in the systems he's willing to use so far. And Pickering is a player whose best asset is going forward, so he's equally adept in a three-back formation that utilises flying wing-backs as he is in a back four like he plays in for Crewe. I doubt that Crewe will want over £1 million for Pickering despite how highly-rated he is, and that would represent cracking value for the Owls should they get a deal over the line.