“Better players out there” – Sheffield Wednesday fan pundit makes Chey Dunkley contract claim

Sheffield Wednesday could potentially be in for a busy summer of transfer activity as manager Darren Moore looks to bolster his squad.

Whereas the nature of the Owls’ business will depend on what division they find themselves in, it wouldn’t be at all surprising if a number of players are allowed to leave Hillsborough.

One of the individuals who is facing an uncertain future at Wednesday is Chey Dunkley.

The defender’s contract expires in June and he has yet to reach an agreement with the Owls over fresh terms.

Dunkley’s game-time this season has been limited due to issues with his fitness as he has only featured on 17 occasions in League One for the Owls.

Forced to watch on from the bench for three of the club’s last four games, the defender will be hoping to force his way back into Wednesday’s starting eleven between now and the end of the term.

Making reference to Dunkley, FLW’s Sheffield Wednesday fan pundit James Mappin has admitted that he doesn’t believe that the club should extend the defender’s stay as there will be better options out there this summer.

Speaking to FLW about whether Dunkley deserves a new deal, Mappin said: “For me, no.

“He’s done well when he’s come in, at the start of the season he was a bit shaky.

“He has got a bit better but when you look at the players that we’ve got, I’d be looking to sign Harlee Dean to be honest if he’s available in the summer.

“There’s just better players out there than Chey Dunkley to be honest.

“He’s done the job but the style of play Darren Moore wants to play and passing out from the back, he just worries me every time he gets the ball.

“His aerial ability you can’t falter, it’s second to none and he wins every ball in the air but yeah for me, there’s better players