Zain Silcott-Duberry is expected to join Sheffield Wednesday as a free agent following Yan Valery’s departure.

According to The Star, the 20-year-old has been called back by the Owls for a second chance after training with the first team squad.

Valery’s loan move to SC Young Boys earlier this month has left a spot in Henrik Pedersen’s team open for a free agent.

The club has been considering their options, with the fourth Thursday in March designated as the deadline for teams to no longer register out-of-contract players, which is March 26.

Silcott-Duberry is now a free agent after his contract with Olympiacos was canceled prior to the January transfer deadline.

Sheffield Wednesday want to sign an ex-Chelsea academy player.

Sheffield Wednesday are close to deciding whether to sign Silcott-Duberry as a free agent.

The forward is presently in line to take the final spot in Pedersen’s squad, as the club considers a last-minute addition to strengthen the lineup.

Due to their financial difficulties, the Yorkshire club has already signed several free agents this season, including Liam Cooper.

Nathan Redmond also joined the club earlier in the season, but has since left again.

However, Silcott-Duberry might be the latest addition, with the squad expected to be relegated from the Championship as early as this weekend.

The 20-year-old has already trained with the first-team squad in anticipation of a potential move, with the Owls keeping a close eye on him before making a final decision.

Silcott-Duberry was previously a member of Chelsea’s academy until joining Bournemouth in 2025.

Sheffield Wednesday’s next game is at Bramall Lane against fierce rivals Sheffield United on February 22nd, with a 12pm kickoff.

The arrival of Zain Silcott-Duberry shows Sheffield Wednesday’s lack of choices.

Sheffield Wednesday won’t be able to sign many free agents at this point.

Bringing in Silcott-Duberry demonstrates this, as he has no senior experience and it needs to be seen what impact he can have at the Championship level.

The 20-year-old might be a wise choice, especially because he is still young and thus the cost will be reasonable, and he has room to progress as a player in the long run.

Nonetheless, any addition to the squad at this point will be useful, given Pedersen’s limited alternatives.