Sheffield Wednesday are now upping their bid for the “brilliant” £6k-p/w maestro’s signature

Sheffield Wednesday they have now submitted an increased bid to sign the “brilliant” midfielder, moving into pole position for his signature, according to reporter Alan Nixon.

Wednesday is doing well in the Championship

After flirting with relegation and finishing just three points above the relegation places in the previous campaign, Wednesday really hit the ground running Priority this season, it is in 11th place, with only four points behind the play-off.

As such, a push for the top six is ​​not out of the question in the second half of the season, with manager Danny Rohl now managing the players to improve his squad.

The Owls are in the race to sign Aston Villa striker Louie Barrywho is attracting the attention of a whole host of second-tier sides this month, while earlier this month they were linked with Rangers’ Rabbi Matonda, who now looks set to join Coventry City.

Wednesday was a relatively quiet month, with one of the few big events in the form of Shea Charles being recalled by parent club Southampton.

Rumors have since emerged that the midfielder could cross the border to Sheffield, with the United boss Chris Wilder confirms that the Blades’ interest is very real.

However, reliable reporter Alan Nixon (via Football League World) has now dropped a promising update, which states Sheffield Wednesday have sent in a new and improved loan offer for Charles.

The Saints are prepared to approve the 21-year-old’s loan move if they receive a more substantial offer, with the Owls’ latest proposal believed to be worth more than the Blades.

As such, a return to Hillsborough is the more likely scenario as things stand, and Wednesday will be ahead of their rivals in the race for the youngster’s signature.

Shea Charles is needed back at Hillsborough

The Northern Ireland international has emerged as a vital player for the Owls this season, picking up one goal and four assists in 25 Championship appearances, so it will be a real boost if Rohl can bring him back to Hillsborough this month.

The £6k per week The Southampton ace could be set to go on and achieve great things, having also received high praise for his performances at international level, praised as “brilliant” by members of the media.

The idea of ​​Charles heading to Bramall Lane to help the Blades get promoted is a no-brainer, so the promising news is that Wednesday are in a better position to do business this month.