Sheffield Wednesday are considering a fresh move for Duncan Watmore after restrictions blocking his summer arrival were lifted, with the forward currently training at League One leaders Stockport County.
Sheffield Wednesday have been cleared to enter the free agent market again after administrators settled key debts and saw the FIFA transfer embargo removed, placing former target Duncan Watmore back into contention for an immediate deal.
The 31-year-old is keeping fit with Stockport County while waiting for a new club, and Wednesday are understood to be assessing whether to resurrect the move that collapsed during the summer window.
Watmore Stays Sharp At Stockport As Wednesday Rebuild Off Pitch
Watmore had agreed to join Sheffield Wednesday earlier in the year, only for the club’s financial turmoil to block the move. Administration, mounting debts and FIFA restrictions left Wednesday unable to register new players, forcing the forward to remain unattached as the season began. With the situation now stabilised and the EFL permitting 2 free agent signings, Wednesday have turned back to a player who has remained firmly on their radar.
🚀 Duncan Watmore’s apparently training with County at Carrington!
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We’re hearing he’s waiting on a call this week 👀 County?#stockportcounty
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While waiting for a new opportunity, Watmore has been training with Stockport County as they continue their impressive push at the top of League One. The environment has allowed him to maintain conditioning after a summer spent working with Blackpool. His fitness level is expected to be higher than the typical mid-season free agent, reducing the risk associated with signing a player who has been without competitive minutes.
The Wednesday hierarchy has faced a stretched squad in recent weeks and a versatile forward is seen as a valuable addition. Watmore fits that requirement neatly. He can operate across the front 3, offers pace and movement in behind and has a track record of adapting quickly to new systems.
For a club rebuilding its identity after a chaotic off field period, such flexibility carries real appeal.
Wednesday Can Now Move As Free Agent Market Opens
The lifting of restrictions also comes at an important time. The administrators have secured progress behind the scenes, boosted by a strong surge in attendances and club shop revenue. With optimism returning at Hillsborough, the chance to strengthen immediately is a major step forward. Watmore is one of the players at the front of that conversation, with another likely arrival set to be Liam Cooper, whose own move fell through during the summer under similar circumstances.
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Watmore’s experience is a key factor. He has played 174 Championship games and contributed 33 goals and 13 assists at that level, demonstrating a proven output that Wednesday have lacked at times this season. His sharpness will still need rebuilding and minutes will be required, but Wednesday’s need for attacking depth outweighs the risk.
With Stockport allowing him to maintain full training intensity and Wednesday now able to complete business, the pathway is clear. The coming days are expected to determine whether the forward finally makes the move that was intended months earlier.
After a turbulent summer and a disrupted start to the season, Sheffield Wednesday are in position to act decisively, and Duncan Watmore is among the first names who could benefit from their renewed stability.
