Why Sheffield Wednesday hold transfer edge over Celtic amid ‘big fee’ claim

Why Sheffield Wednesday hold transfer edge over Celtic amid ‘big fee’ claim

Sheffield Wednesday and their Championship rivals look to have the edge over Celtic in the race for Louie Barry, with reports suggesting a move within England would be preferred.

Wednesday are one of almost a dozen Championship clubs to have been linked with interest in Barry, with the Star first reporting in November that Hillsborough chiefs had an eye on the 21-year-old. A return of 15 goals in 23 League One games at Stockport County has since been enough to pique interest from the likes of Leeds United, Sunderland, Sheffield United and plenty more

Scottish Premiership giants Celtic also joined the race more recently, with Brendan Rodgers in need of a right-winger. But while their top-flight and European status could have proven an advantage, Football Insider suggests a drop down to the Championship is Aston Villa’s preference

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