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Sky Sports pundit gives verdict on Adam Reach’s Sheffield Wednesday move

Watford's Craig Cathcart and Middlesbrough's Adam Reach in action (Reuters)
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Adam Reach joined Sheffield Wednesday from Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window.

Preston's Adam Reach and Burnley's Stephen Ward

Former Middlesbrough and Everton winger Peter Beagrie has suggested to Sky Sports that Adam Reach will be a success at Sheffield Wednesday.

Reach joined Championship club Wednesday from Premier League outfit Middlesbrough on transfer deadline day.

According to Sky Sports, the Owls had to pay Boro a transfer fee of £5 million in order to secure the services of the 23-year-old.

Beagrie has suggested that Reach, who can play as a left-back or as a left-winger, will prove to be a good signing for Wednesday.

Preston's Adam Reach in action with Fulham's Richard Stearman

“Chris Kamara once described him as a better player than Stewart Downing and I’ve watched his development on loan at various clubs,” Beagrie told Sky Sports.

“He is an undoubted talent and is a lovely, balanced player, and he gives Wednesday options in the wide areas.”

Watford's Craig Cathcart and Middlesbrough's Adam Reach in action

Reach had been on the books of Middlesbrough his entire career until his move to Wednesday on transfer deadline day.

The 23-year-old has proved himself in the Championship, and he is a good signing for the Owls.

The versatile player played on loan for Preston North End last season, scoring four goals and creating 51 chances in 34 Championship matches.

Wednesday narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League at the end of last season.

Carlos Carvalhal’s side have made a disappointing start to the 2016-17 Championship campaign and find themselves as low as 19th in the table at the moment.

Ipswich Town's Luke Chambers in action with Middlesbrough's Adam Reach