“An element of risk” – Sheffield Wednesday player linked with Middlesbrough: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Middlesbrough have been linked with Sheffield Wednesday striker Lee Gregory as Chris Wilder looks to tool up for the 2022/23 Championship campaign.

Boro have lacked a consistent goalscorer this term and it appears they feel Gregory could help solve that problem as, according to the Daily Mail, Boro are keen on the Owls’ marksman but face interest from Derby County and Wigan.

So would that be a good signing for the Teessiders? And do they need him?

We quizzed our FLW writers for their thoughts…

Alfie Burns

Gregory has had a superb impact at Sheffield Wednesday in League One.

17 goals and five assists from the 33-year-old underlines how his age is just a number, with his return far better than it’s been in recent seasons.

Of course, the obvious reason for that is that he’s stepped down into League One.

A move to Boro puts him back in the Championship and, then, questions would be asked about whether or not Gregory can repeat a 20-goal involvement season.

However, in a Boro side that’s likely going to be challenging at the sharp end of the table, the supply line to Gregory would be strong and, as he’s showed this season, he can make the most of that.

It’s a signing that’s got an element of risk to it but, after the season Gregory has just had, you can fully understand the Championship interest.

Declan Harte

Gregory would be an interesting addition to the Boro side and it would certainly be a left-field move.

The striker has performed well for Sheffield Wednesday, scoring 16 league goals this campaign.

It would be