As Sheffield Wednesday sit in sixth place in the Championship, it is looking increasingly likely that they will finish in the play-offs once again as they pursue their ambitions of returning to the Premier League.

Sheffield Wednesday already have one of the most accomplished squads outside of the Premier League with the past two transfer windows further deepening the size and quality of the squad.

However, Carlos Carvalhal has stated that he will be looking to address some of Sheffield Wednesday's issues by adding flair and creativity to the squad, particularly in midfield.

In the final weeks of the season, Carlos Carvalhal may have one eye on next season which could potentially see the side in the Premier League if the South Yorkshire club can go one step further in the play-offs than last season.

With the South Yorkshire club likely to be carrying out dual preparations for if the club does gain promotion to the Premier League or if the club remains in the Championship, either way, it is likely that these last few weeks could be the ideal time to watch players who could potentially join in the summer.

FLW writer Elliott Wheat-Bowen looks at three players Carlos Carvalhal must send scouts to watch as soon as possible.

Ryan Ledson

After joining Oxford United from Everton in the summer, Ryan Ledson has proved this season that he is one of the brightest prospects outside of England's top two divisions.

The 19-year-old midfielder was highly rated at Everton, however, the Premier League side were unable to guarantee his future at the club.

Instead, Ledson made the difficult decision to drop down two divisions.

Ledson's performances for Oxford United this season have been excellent to the point that he was nominated for the EFL young player of the year award.

With Oxford United's chances of reaching the play-offs this season looking slim, Michael Appleton may be resigned to losing the talented young midfielder.

Carlos Carvalhal may see the dynamic midfielder as an excellent addition to his midfield.

Jota

Jota began the season on loan at La Liga side SD Eibar where he made just five appearances for the Spanish side before returning to Brentford.

Since returning to Brentford in January, the 26-year-old winger has been one of the standout players in the Championship with eight goals and four assists in sixteen Championship appearances.

The prolific form of the Spaniard has already begun attracting attention from a number of Championship sides who are potentially looking to prise him away from Brentford in the summer.

After Carlos Carvalhal's comments about a lack of flair in Sheffield Wednesday's squad, Jota appears to fit the character description for the type of player that Carvalhal is looking for.

Tom Lawrence

In the Championship this season, one of the standout performers has been Tom Lawrence.

The on-loan Leicester City midfielder has been instrumental to the limited success Ipswich Town have had this season.

The Welsh midfielder, who has played as a second striker for Ipswich Town this season, is the club's current top goalscorer with nine goals in all competitions.

Tom Lawrence has also been the main creative outlet for Ipswich Town this season with nine assists.

With Leicester City likely to allow Tom Lawrence to leave in the summer, a number of Championship clubs have already expressed their interest.

With Carlos Carvalhal likely to further strengthen Sheffield Wednesday's midfield, the 23-year-old midfielder could slot into Sheffield Wednesday's side perfectly and forge a productive and prolific partnership with Fernando Forestieri.