Sheffield Wednesday have been quiet in the transfer market thus far.
Sheffield Wednesday have yet to strengthen their squad this summer yet one player who could be of interest to them is Fulham’s Cyrus Christie, with the right-back having question marks over his future.
The Republic of Ireland international barely featured for Fulham after joining the club from Middlesbrough last January, making just a handful of Championship appearances.
Christie was brought in as a back-up to Ryan Fredericks, and he probably felt with his former teammate recently joining West Ham United on a free transfer that his path to a regular first-team spot has been cleared.
The Whites, however, have since been linked with Turkey international right-back Gokhan Gonul and their reported strong interest suggests that boss Slavisa Jokanovic doesn’t see Christie as a ready-made replacement for the departed Fredericks.
The former Derby County man could well be available for transfer this summer, and Wednesday’s wingback system under Jos Luhukay would be ideal for a player who loves to get forward.
Christie has always possessed attacking intentions, where in his first season at Derby he racked up an impressive six assists in 34 starts while at Boro last term he recorded four assists in 24 games.
The 25-year-old knows how to get forward, he has excellent crossing capabilities and his energy and pace up and down the flank in a wingback role would gives the Owls a completely different dimension.
Right now, Luhukay isn’t really blessed with an attacking right wingback as Jack Hunt is much more defensive-minded, Ashley Baker is still inexperienced, while Adam Reach is more effective out on the left.
Wednesday have scope to strengthen the right wingback area this summer, and considering Christie’s age and potential, he would represent a sound choice who is potentially available at a decent price.
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