{"id":576631,"date":"2020-12-30T18:38:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T23:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=576631"},"modified":"2020-12-30T18:41:15","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T23:41:15","slug":"josh-windass-interest-championship-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/12\/30\/josh-windass-interest-championship-rivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Wednesday Forward Josh Windass Garnering New Interest From Championship Rivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sheffield Wednesday<\/a> star Josh Windass<\/a> has an unclear future with the Owls, with a host of clubs having an interest in his signature.<\/p>\n

According to the Daily Record\u2019s live transfer blog<\/a>, a bargain fee of \u00a3400,000 warrants his departure from Hillsborough.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old English attacking midfielder has played as an unnatural lone striker this season. Nevertheless, he has scored three times and assisted twice in 19 Championship appearances this campaign.<\/p>\n

He joined the Owls on a permanent basis, from Wigan Athletic<\/a>, at the beginning of September in a roughly \u00a3500,000 move.<\/p>\n

Sheffield Wednesday\u2019s Josh Windass Attracting New Interest From Promotion-Contenders and EPL Relegation-Battlers<\/h2>\n

Sam Allardyce Interested in Bringing Windass to West Bromwich Albion<\/h3>\n

Earlier reports suggested the Baggies are likely<\/a> to make an offer for Windass in the January transfer window.<\/p>\n

West Brom<\/a>, 19th in the Premier League<\/a>, have scored the second-fewest goals in the league so far.<\/p>\n

Like all clubs interested, West Brom view Windass as a versatile attacking-midfielder \u2013 not just as the secondary striker recently-sacked Tony Pulis<\/a> managed.<\/p>\n

Allardyce\u2019s desire to bring in more forward-thinking players is evident, with the Baggies also linked with Duncan Watmore<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Right now, West Brom are not performing at a level worthy of maintaining Premier League status.<\/p>\n

They have gotten impressive draws, but a 5-0 defeat against Leeds United<\/a> suggests no lasting progress has been made.<\/p>\n

Signing Windass alone is not enough to turn the tide, though his cheap price and talent signals a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n

Championship Clubs Join the Race for the Englishman<\/h3>\n

Promotion contenders Watford<\/a> and AFC Bournemouth<\/a> have been freshly linked with a move for Josh Windass by the Daily Record<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The former Rangers<\/a> player reportedly prefers a move to the Premier League, but a move to promotion-contenders would be the next best choice.<\/p>\n

At this pivotal junction in his career, Windass needs to consider making the climb to the top of the table.<\/p>\n

Despite his cheap price, questions will be raised on how much playing time either club could give him. The Hornets just lost Etienne Capoue<\/a>, though Windass would not be a like-for-like replacement.<\/p>\n

Even before Capoue\u2019s departure, whispers circulated that Vladimir Ivic<\/a>\u2019s primary target in the January transfer window was an attacking midfielder. Whether Xisco Mu\u00f1oz<\/a> wants the same remains unknown as of now.<\/p>\n

The Cherries have plenty of central-midfield depth, and Windass does not fit into Jason Tindall\u2019s frequently-fielded 4-3-3.<\/p>\n

When Tindall deploys a 3-4-1-2, Windass\u2019s position is catered to. Still, Bournemouth’s depth does not suggest he would receive the minutes he desires.<\/p>\n

The Josh Windass Conundrum<\/h3>\n

The next chapter in Windass\u2019s career remains precariously in the balance. His cheap asking price, a result of the financial struggles Sheffield Wednesday have endured, increases the suitors he has.<\/p>\n

The Owls will use the profits to bring depth in other positions to better their chances of Championship safety.<\/p>\n

For Windass, moves away from Hillsborough are in the cards. He will continue to consistently play if he stays in Sheffield.<\/p>\n

But if he irks for a move away, whether it be to Bournemouth, Watford or West Brom, he will need to consider sacrificing valuable minutes.<\/p>\n

Club hierarchies know of his quality, with his lack of consistency his biggest flaw. Nevertheless, \u00a3400,000 is a fraction of what a player of Windass\u2019s quality should cost.<\/p>\n

A move for him would be a bargain for any of the teams interested. Whether Windass would be a consistent starter, however, is what gives his potential transfer multiple, complex dimensions.<\/p>\n

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