Sheffield Wednesday are plotting a move to beat Charlton Athletic to the signing of West Ham United midfielder Conor Coventry, according to a report from the Star.
It is unclear as of yet whether this would be a permanent transfer or a loan move as Coventry’s contract at the Premier League side expires in the summer.
Since Danny Rohl took over at Hillsborough, he has implemented a brand of exciting and fast-flowing football, which has seen the club win five of their eight home games under him whereas they hadn’t won any of their eight at home before his appointment.
When playing this exciting brand of football, a requirement is to have central midfielders who have a high work rate and can get up and down the pitch, there is no doubt that Conor Coventry fits this bill.
Since signing his first professional contract with West Ham in 2018, Coventry has enjoyed various loan spells in the EFL at Lincoln, Peterborough, Milton Keynes Dons and Rotherham.
Born in England, the midfielder was eligible for both England and Republic of Ireland national teams. He opted for the latter and has made appearances for their U17, U19 and U21 sides. He has been called up to the mens’ team due to an injury to Conor Hourihane but didn’t make an appearance. When he earned his 25th cap, he set a new record for appearances at that level by a single player, 25.
Sheffield Wednesday are light in central midfield after John Buckley’s loan from Blackburn Rovers was terminated due to injury and Tyreeq Bakinson has been loaned out to Charlton Athletic.
In terms of personal accomplishments, he won West Ham Academy Player Of The Year in 2017/18 and won the Republic of Ireland Under 21 International Player Of The Year, he was also a part of the West Ham squad that won the UEFA European Conference league in 2022/2023.
Charlton Athletic are also keen to sign the midfielder but Championship interest could change the player’s mind.
Writer’s View
Regardless of whether this is a permanent transfer or a loan deal, this would be a very exciting addition to the ranks at Sheffield Wednesday. This is a position that they are light in and to bring in Conor Coventry would be a strong show of intent.