Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly amongst the clubs tracking out-of-contract Ipswich Town forward Wes Burns.
The Star reported that Burns "is one of a number of potential targets" for the Owls "as his contract moves towards its conclusion at the end of the month".
They added that "Ipswich entered into talks with Burns over his future", "but sources suggest a number of clubs have raised strong interest in taking him on".
Securing the signature of Burns won't be straightforward however, as they are "believed to have heavy competition from clubs in the Championship as well as in the MLS".
Burns has enjoyed quite the ascent since joining the Tractor Boys from Fleetwood Town in 2021, proving integral as the club earned back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League.
He made an instant impact at Portman Road upon his arrival, scoring an impressive 12 goals and recording seven assists in his debut campaign.
His second season at the club saw Ipswich earn promotion to the Championship in second place, and Burns impressed once again, scoring eight goals in the third tier and finishing the season as one the division's most prolific assisters.
With a jump in standard usually comes greater difficulty and -- while Burns' output did take a hit -- he still recorded 10 goal contributions as the Suffolk outfit clinched automatic promotion in the Championship.
His impact at Ipswich has undoubtedly diminished since the club got promoted to the Premier League however, subject to a lack of playing time in the 2024/25 term after the club added €150m+ worth of talent in the summer transfer window.
Even upon their relegation back to the second tier, Burns' minutes have been limited, though this has largely been down to a knee injury sustained a little over halfway through the 2024/25 season.
If Burns can put his more recent injury problems behind him, there's undoubtedly a talented player in there who has proved his worth across the EFL.
For Sheffield Wednesday, he could prove a shrewd addition as they look to make a return to the second tier, especially on a free transfer.
