‘Charlton offer escape route to Akin Famewo amid Sheffield Wednesday uncertainty’
Charlton Athletic could be set to benefit from Sheffield Wednesday’s financial struggles as they eye a move for Akin Famewo.
The defender made 13 Championship appearances for the Owls this term, while his last outing came against Stoke City on 18 April.
Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday are in chaos after owner Dejphon Chansiri failed to pay players and non-playing staff wages in May.
Wednesday supporters have been left fuming with their side’s struggles, while manager Danny Rohl appears set to depart Hillsborough.
Charlton eye free transfer swoop for Famewo
The 26-year-old has made 73 appearances for the Owls since joining from Norwich City in 2022, but his deal with the South Yorkshire side expires this summer.
As reported by the Sheffield Star, [5 June], Charlton have set their sights on a move for Famewo, who has been offered fresh terms at Hillsborough.
The South London club’s interest in his services hands the former Norwich man the opportunity to move to a Championship club with more financial stability than that of Wednesday.
Football Insider verdict
Famewo could be an ideal acquisition for newly promoted Charlton
Amid Wednesday’s financial struggles, Famewo could decide that now is the perfect time to move on to pastures new, while Charlton are interested in his services.
| Akin Famewo stats | Championship 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 13 |
| Goals | 0 |
Before encountering an injury setback last term, the 26-year-old made 35 Championship appearances for the Owls, helping them survive in the second tier in trying circumstances.
The former Norwich man’s performances for Wednesday indicate that he should be able to help Charlton bridge the gap between League One and the second tier after their playoff final success.
Furthermore, should Famewo agree terms with Nathan Jones’ men, he will already be familiar with his surroundings in South London, having previously enjoyed loan spells at The Valley during both the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons.
The defender also played under Jones at his former club Luton Town from 2016-2018, so he is already used to the 52-year-old’s coaching methods.
While Wednesday are in severe financial difficulty, Charlton could seize the opportunity to add much-needed Championship quality to their ranks.