This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

In a somewhat surprising transfer revelation, Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass has been linked with a move to South America in recent days.

Rumours emerged earlier this week that Argentinian club Atletico Talleres held a transfer interest in the 28-year-old, and this was confirmed yesterday by their manager Pedro Caixinha.

“Yes it’s true I want him,” Caixinha said, via The Yorkshire Post.

“I got to work with Josh Windass at Rangers in Scotland and I keep in touch with him. He's a quality player.”

With speculation growing over Windass' desire to make the move, we asked three of our writers here at FLW for their thoughts on whether or not it would be a good career move for the 28-year-old.

Alfie Burns

I’d quite like to see Windass stick around at Sheffield Wednesday, if I’m completely honest.

Don’t get me wrong, I can fully see the appeal of heading off to South America and making a move that would stand out right across the world.

Not many people make that move and Windass would certainly raise his profile by pursuing that challenge.

I just feel like that type of challenge can come later in a career.

Right now, Windass is heading into his peak years. He’s just had an injury-hit season but he’s still got the opportunity to play for a massive football club in Sheffield Wednesday, albeit in League One.

That shouldn’t matter, though, with the chance to get Wednesday moving back up through the EFL.

At 28, it should be his aim to do that before looking at these more exotic opportunities further down the line.

 

 

Billy Mulley

I cannot really see the logic in this one for any parties involved.

Josh Windass' season has been hampered by injuries, and whilst he has previously shown lots of ability, he has not played enough recent football to justify a move like this.

For me, Windass needs a full-pre-season with Sheffield Wednesday in order to get himself back to the levels he has previously displayed, then this kind of interest would make sense.

This is not saying that a move to South America would not work, instead, it is pointing out that this would represent a major risk by Atlético Talleres.

Windass can be a cheat code next season in League One, so I am in favour of him staying put, taking League One by storm and then competing back in the Championship next year.

Carla Devine

This is definitely an unexpected move but it wouldn’t necessarily be bad for Josh Windass’ own career.

The 28-year-old has proven he is able to score goals with Wigan and Sheffield Wednesday. Even this season he scored four goals and contributed two assists which when you consider he only made nine appearances shows he is still capable.

However, Windass just can’t seem to stay fit which is what is disrupting his seasons and progress. Whilst Wednesday may view him as valuable to keep because he still has the talent, considering the Owls will be pushing on for promotion after missing out in the play-offs this season, it’s questionable whether this would be their best move.

If Windass left the club, it would free up some wages and allow Darren Moore to sign someone who may be able to stay more consistently fit.

Therefore, this could be a sensible move for both parties and if the player could find consistent fitness, he could become a star at his new club.