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Carlton Palmer comments on Jordan Storey’s Preston future amid Sheffield Wednesday links
Sheffield Wednesday have recently been linked with a summer move for former loan man Jordan Storey.
Storey, 25, currently plays for Preston North End. But Sheffield Wednesday fans will know him from his time on loan at Hillsborough during the second half of the 2021/22 season, where he went on to feature 19 times in League One as the Owls claimed a top six finish.
He returned to Deepdale for the season just gone and would play an important role for Preston as they achieved a 12th place finish, with Storey playing in all but two of their 46 Championship fixtures.
But a recent report from Yorkshire Live revealed that Darren Moore is keen on signing Storey on a permanent deal this summer, as he readies his side for what will be a very tough 2023/24 season in the Championship.
And former Owls midfielder Carlton Palmer has commented on the potential move, telling Football League World:
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“Sheffield Wednesday are continuing their search for central defenders and are considering making a bid for former loanee Jordan Storey of Preston North End. Jordan was an ever-present for Preston last season, putting in some excellent performances.
“Jordan spent the second half of the previous season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, where he impressed Darren Moore.
“Jordan is under contract until the summer of 2025 so Preston North End are in no rush to sell, however they do require funds to push on themselves, so potential money from his sale would be a valuable one.”
Storey to Hillsborough?
Storey is certainly the type of Championship-experienced player that Moore needs to bring in this summer, and he’s also a player that Moore nows well so it seems like a signing that makes a lot of sense for Wednesday.
And like Palmer points out, Preston might be looking to make some money on this summer’s transfer window in a bid to add star quality to their ranks, and whilst Storey played an important role last season, he might be dispensable going forward.
But Preston’s loss could be Wednesday’s treasure and if they can sign Storey on a permanent deal this summer, it would be a very decent signing indeed.
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