Mallik Wilks completes Sheffield Wednesday transfer as ex-Hull City man gets his move

Sheffield Wednesday have completed the signing of Mallik Wilks from Hull City for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old is the Owls’ 10th summer signing and bolsters their attacking options with just over a week to go until the transfer window shuts.

Wednesday have been looking to add Wilks to their forward line since June. Personal terms were agreed a number of weeks ago but a big stumbling block proved the transfer fee. After protracted negotiations, it is understood the Owls finally reached an agreement with the Tigers last week. Wilks will wear shirt number seven.

He is ineligible to make his Wednesday debut against Rochdale tomorrow night as he has played in the competition for Hull this season.

A Wednesday statement read: "Wilks began his career as a youth player with Leeds where he made his first team debut in the FA Cup in 2017. The Yorkshireman enjoyed loan spells with Accrington Stanley, Grimsby Town and Doncaster Rovers before making a permanent switch to Barnsley in July 2019. He later joined Hull, firstly on loan before sealing a permanent move, where he enjoyed his best spell to date.

"Wilks was a key player in the Tigers’ 2020/21 League One campaign, scoring 23 goals as Hull lifted the title. A versatile, pacey forward, Wilks can play on either wing or down the middle.

"After playing for Hull in the first round of the Carabao Cup this season, our new addition is ineligible for Tuesday evening’s tie with Rochdale at Hillsborough but will be in contention for Saturday’s visit of Forest Green Rovers. Wilks will wear squad number seven for the Owls. Welcome to Wednesday, Mallik!"