Sheffield Wednesday have a clear transfer plan as Darren Moore bids to correct long-term issue

Sheffield Wednesday have made a steady if unspectacular start to their summer transfer window. It is crystal clear Darren Moore's first priority is to build a solid, defensive unit.

Lapses in concentration at the back arguably derailed the Owls' automatic promotion aspirations last season. Far too often opponents exposed their inability to defend set pieces.

The signings of goalkeeper David Stockdale and centre-back Ben Heneghan should help improve Wednesday's defensive organisation. Stockdale and Heneghan are two experienced campaigners and know exactly what to expect from League One.

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It was important for so many reasons that Moore got some new additions in early in this transfer window. He missed out on a number of targets last summer due to the club's embargo and had to wait until the second week of pre-season for it to be lifted before he could add to his threadbare first team squad. The Owls were forced to play catch-up.

The transfer market only officially opened on Friday, June 10, and Wednesday have quickly added to their ranks by capturing Stockdale and Heneghan. The duo are set to be involved in pre-season from the off when the squad report for duty at Middlewood Road on Monday.

Some Wednesdayites have questioned the wisdom of the club signing a player who will turn 37 in September. Yet Stockdale was one of the best shot-stoppers in the third tier last season. He played every single minute of Wycombe Wanderers league campaign and racked up 18 clean sheets, a joint league high in the division.

Not only have the Owls weakened a potential promotion rival, but they have plugged a vital gap in the team. They were a