Sheffield Wednesday expects another significant player turnover in the summer transfer window, but they also aim to keep some crucial assets.

Last summer, the Owls saw numerous high-profile exits after former owner Dejphon Chansiri repeatedly failed to pay his players’ wages on time before declaring the Hillsborough club in administration.

Wednesday are currently set to be taken over by American David Storch’s Arise Consortium, who want to get the South Yorkshire outfit back on track.

Storch is now taking the EFL’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test, and he hopes to complete the acquisition before the summer transfer window.

Di’Shon Bernard outlines where his future could lie amid Sheffield Wednesday events.

If Arise does not complete their acquisition before May, their bid leader will be subject to Independent Football Regulator checks.

Meanwhile, the South Yorkshire club is expected to receive a 15-point deduction from League One next season because Storch’s bid fell short of the amount required to pay creditors 25p in the pound.

Despite their demotion to the third tier and probable EFL sanction, Wednesday can still expect to recruit well this summer, assuming their takeover goes through.

When asked about his Owls future, defender Di’Shon Bernard, who hasn’t played since last season due to major knee injury difficulties, said he plans to return in 2026/27. He told the South Yorkshire club’s media: “I see all the messages, the people I run into on the street.” “They’ve played a significant role in my perseverance.”When I see something, it’s always ‘When’s Di’Sh back?’ Just keep going, and a huge thank you to them. Hopefully, I can’t wait to get back out there next season, in front of them all.”

During the international break, the former Manchester United player resumed training at the Owls’ Middlewood facility.

Bernard’s current deal at Hillsborough runs until 2027, and the defender’s words indicate that he plans to stay rather than pursue a move this summer.

Di’Shon Bernard’s comments are a significant boost for Sheffield Wednesday ahead of the League One challenge.

Henrik Pedersen oversaw an exceptionally difficult season as Wednesday’s manager, with an 18-point deduction serving as the catalyst for relegation to League One.

The South Yorkshire club lost Josh Windass and Anthony Musaba during the summer transfer window, while Owls star Barry Bannan signed with Millwall in January.

As a result of such difficult extenuating circumstances, Pedersen has led Wednesday to only one Championship victory in 39 attempts.

The 48-year-old will be determined to win at least one more of his team’s last seven games in order to restore pride at Hillsborough.

Meanwhile, the Owls’ 15-point deduction for next season will make competing in League One more difficult, but Bernard’s presence will undoubtedly help.

The 25-year-old has Championship experience from his stint with Wednesday and Hull City, and he previously played in League One when on loan with Portsmouth from Manchester United.