As Sheffield Wednesday head into a summer filled with uncertainty and possible changes, a number of departures are expected during the upcoming transfer window. If the Owls manage to avoid defeat against Watford on the final day of the season, they’ll secure a 12th-place finish—marking their best performance since their play-off campaigns in 2016 and 2017.
Despite what appears to be a successful and promising season on the surface, uncertainty continues to linger at Hillsborough. Manager Danny Röhl has been open about his willingness to move on, especially under the continuing ownership of the much-criticized Dejphon Chansiri. This looming instability is especially concerning given that several key players are nearing the end of their contracts. In such a scenario, maintaining the current level of talent will be crucial if Wednesday aim to build momentum next season.
Amid this backdrop, our Sheffield Wednesday fan pundit Patrick McKenna was asked to name the one player he hopes the club retains this summer. Without hesitation, he pointed to Djeidi Gassama, urging the club to avoid what he described as a “disaster” if the young winger were to leave. Speaking to Football League World, Patrick emphasized Gassama’s growing importance, calling him one of the club’s most promising assets who could eventually be sold for a significant fee. With the squad already looking thin for next season, letting Gassama go would be a step in the wrong direction.
Patrick highlighted the remarkable progress Gassama has made this season, suggesting the young forward is on an upward trajectory and could play a crucial role in the team’s future. He advocated for the club to offer him a new contract promptly, preventing the risk of losing him on a free transfer down the line. Given the financial reality of life in the Championship, where player sales often fund reinvestment, Gassama represents a potential windfall. But that potential can only be realized if he is retained and continues to develop at Hillsborough.
This season, Gassama has proven his worth by becoming Wednesday’s third-highest scorer with seven Championship goals, behind only Michael Smith and Josh Windass. His versatility on both wings has been a major asset, and the 21-year-old has built on his promising debut season in English football by doubling his goal tally. Having been developed at PSG, Gassama possesses a level of technical training that is already paying dividends.
| Gassama in the Championship this season, as per WhoScored |
|---|
| Start (sub) 35(7) |
| Goals 7 |
| Assists 1 |
| Key passes per 90 0.9 |
| xG 6.14 |
| Pass success rate 76.9% |
However, this promise also makes him an attractive target for other clubs. And given the current instability within Sheffield Wednesday, there’s a genuine concern that Gassama may look elsewhere to continue his development. As Patrick warned, losing such a talented player with only one year left on his contract would be a devastating blow for the club.
Ultimately, while Gassama’s future remains uncertain, one thing is clear: letting him leave this summer would cost Sheffield Wednesday both a rising star and a potentially lucrative asset. Holding on to him is essential—not just for short-term performance, but for long-term gain.
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