Sheffield Wednesday have been very active in the transfer window so far and have been handed a boost in relation to their pursuit of Orlando City striker Duncan Maguire, according to reports.
The Owls have already completed five deals since the summer market opened just over two weeks ago. Jamal Lowe, Svante Ingelsson, Ben Hamer and Max Lowe all joined the club on free transfers after their contracts expired with their respective clubs a few days ago, while former Southampton man Yan Valery was signed for an undisclosed fee from French side Angers.
Furthermore, it was reported by Michael Plant of the Manchester World on Monday afternoon that Sheffield Wednesday are closing in on a deal with Manchester United academy product Charlie McNeill despite interest from clubs in the MLS and from Serie A giants Lazio in the young centre-forward. Plant revealed that McNeill feels a switch to Hillsborough to work under Rohl is the best move for his career at this stage.
Nevertheless, the club have reportedly maintained their interest in Orlando star McGuire. The United States international was set to sign for Blackburn Rovers during the winter transfer window for £3 million and had flown across the Atlantic to complete his medical with the Lancashire outfit when the deal collapsed due to an administrative error on the English side’s end.
McGuire was forced to return to Orlando but is seemingly still eyeing up a future move. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, the 26-year-old has rejected a new contract with his current club, although Orlando City are adamant that he will not be sold this summer as he still has two years remaining on his contract.
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Sheffield Wednesday are not the only side interested in signing the centre-forward. Championship rivals Blackburn are still keen to bring him to Ewood Park, while Italian side Torino have also garnered interest in the frontman.
However, there is still a chance that the Owls can entice Orlando to sell one of their prized assets this summer. If the club were willing to sell for £3 million back in January, an improved offer may be acceptable for the MLS outfit this time around.
