“Cannot really see the logic” – Surprise interest in Sheffield Wednesday player confirmed: 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…

In a somewhat surprising transfer revelation, Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass has been linked with a move to South America in recent days.

Rumours emerged earlier this week that Argentinian club Atletico Talleres held a transfer interest in the 28-year-old, and this was confirmed yesterday by their manager Pedro Caixinha.

“Yes it’s true I want him,” Caixinha said, via The Yorkshire Post.

“I got to work with Josh Windass at Rangers in Scotland and I keep in touch with him. He’s a quality player.”

With speculation growing over Windass’ desire to make the move, we asked three of our writers here at FLW for their thoughts on whether or not it would be a good career move for the 28-year-old.

I’d quite like to see Windass stick around at Sheffield Wednesday, if I’m completely honest.

Don’t get me wrong, I can fully see the appeal of heading off to South America and making a move that would stand out right across the world.

Not many people make that move and Windass would certainly raise his profile by pursuing that challenge.

I just feel like that type of challenge can come later in a career.

Right now, Windass is heading into his peak years. He’s just had an injury-hit season but he’s still got the opportunity to play for a massive football club in Sheffield Wednesday, albeit in League One.

That shouldn’t matter, though, with the chance to get Wednesday moving back up through the EFL.

At 28, it should be his aim to do that before looking at these more exotic opportunities further down the line.

I cannot