The 2017/18 campaign was a huge disappointment for Sheffield Wednesday, who were well short of where many expected them to be challenging in the Sky Bet Championship.
Jos Luhukay eventually led the Owls to 15th in the Championship table, which was way short of the play-offs, where we have previously seen the Owls challenging.
Next season, those at Hillsborough will hope things will be different, with Luhukay preparing himself for his first full season at the club.
What Luhukay does over the remainder of the summer is going to define how Wednesday perform in the Championship next season, with plenty of work to do in the transfer window.
It’s been a slow start to the summer so far in South Yorkshire, with Luhukay surely looking to shake things up.
With that in mind, we take a look at THREE deals that could kick-start Sheffield Wednesday’s business this summer…
Wednesday’s defensive options are looking limited, with Luhukay needing to get some bodies on board.
Venancio impressed last season on-loan, particularly after Luhukay arrived.
Getting Venancio back permanently should be a priority.
Wednesday rely on Fernando Forestieri to create, with far too much pressure on the Italian.
Maddison has just had an impressive impact in League One, proving to be a real creative cog for Peterborough.
The addition of a playmaker like Maddison would be exciting and help to lift pressure off Forestieri.
As mentioned, the Owls need defensive reinforcements.
It remains to be seen if Batth features in Wolves’ Premier League plans, which if he doesn’t, could attract a number of Championship sides.
Batth would be perfect for Luhukay’s three-man defence, bringing quality and leadership.