The Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper is a rumoured target for Leeds United.
Jos Luhukay has revealed that he does not know if Keiren Westwood will leave Sheffield Wednesday in January, following speculation linking the goalkeeper with a move to Leeds United.
The Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday that Westwood is ‘set to join’ Leeds on a free transfer.
Westwood made an unexpected return for Sheffield Wednesday’s Under-23s on Monday, his first appearance at any level this season – despite having stayed mostly injury-free.
But asked then if the intention of that was to prove to potential suitors the 34-year-old’s fitness, Luhukay told the Owls’ official Facebook page: “It is not in our plan (to sell Westwood). Keiren asked to play and we gave him the chance.
On whether he was surprised it has taken so long for Westwood to make such a request, Luhukay replied: “That is a decision that I respect. Keiren is not 18- or 20-years-old he’s 33, 34 – he knows what the best is for him and we accept that.
“I don’t know (if it’s inevitable that Westwood will leave). I have no contact with the agent, or know how is the situation. I can only focus on my team and what players are available.”
A two-time Sheffield Wednesday player of the year winner, Westwood has fallen behind academy products Cameron Dawson and Joe Wildsmith at Hillsborough this season.
And his services could arguably be put to better use at Leeds, where Bailey Peacock-Farrell is the only senior goalkeeper.
Several Leeds fans have welcomed the prospect of Westwood joining their side – a view that is not shared by many of a Sheffield Wednesday persuasion.
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