28-Year-Old Sheffield Wednesday Player Potentially Set For League One Move

Cameron Dawson is reportedly in talks with League One Bristol Rovers as the player is set to leave Championship side Sheffield Wednesday as a free agent at the end of his current deal, according to Bristol Live.

The 28-year-old is reportedly keen on swapping the Owls for a reunion with former manager Matt Taylor at Bristol Rovers, after the pair spent time together at Exeter City. Dawson was the number one as the Grecians won promotion to League One in 21/22 before returning to his parent club Sheffield Wednesday.

The goalkeeper did fight his way into the first team at Hillsborough, becoming a regular feature as they gained promotion back to the second tier starting the historic 5-1 thrashing of Peterborough United in the play-off semi final as they overturned a 4-0 first leg deficit. However, the following season he lost his spot to James Beadle part way through the season, only recording 18 appearances in the Championship.

A logical move?

The goalkeeper clearly feels strongly about departing, he has reportedly been offered a new contract by his current club but is set to turn it down to make the move. A return to Bristol Rovers to work alongside Matt Taylor, who he enjoyed previous success with seems a logical move.

For Bristol Rovers they are set to sign a goalkeeper who has recorded two promotions in recent years and with the Gas hoping to improve upon their 15th place finish in League One his experience could prove vital. The young make-up of the Bristol Rovers goalkeeping department could have been a cause for concern, especially as the season reaches its more difficult high-pressure stages. Since the departure of James Belshaw, the club have largely relied on younger under 20 goalkeepers. Dawson’s arrival will be a clear departure from this. Although it isn’t guaranteed, it is likely his arrival signifies a new number one.