Sheffield Wednesday fans are filled with newfound confidence following the completion of the club’s long-awaited takeover last month.

Following the team’s relegation to League One, David Storch completed his purchase of the South Yorkshire club, bringing hope for brighter fortunes after the club’s darkest moment in its history.

Wednesday went into administration in November following serious financial mismanagement under Dejphon Chansiri, and finished last in the Championship with 0 points, having been punished a total of 18.

Now, things are looking brighter as we enter a summer of change and the Owls’ starting lineup for their League. One opener in August may look very different from the team that finished last season.

Chris Waddle stakes claim to Max Lowe’s future

Max Lowe, one of Wednesday’s few bright spots last season, is one of the players the club hopes to have in their team next season.

The left-back’s contract expires at the end of June, but sources say that the Owls are in negotiations with the 29-year-old to extend it.

Lowe has already been connected with Championship clubs Middlesbrough and Derby County, as well as Leicester City, which were relegated to League One with Wednesday.

Wednesday great Chris Waddle believes it will be difficult for the South Yorkshire side to sign the defender to a new deal in the third division.

Waddle told the Yorkshire Post: “There’s a lot of activity going on at the club, and someone like Max Lowe would be a huge addition in the division they’re in.

“It’s a lower category, but he handled himself well in the Championship, so we’re confident he’ll receive offers. He has performed well in the Championship, therefore clubs will be interested in signing him.

“I’m confident Wednesday will make him a good enough offer to play in League One this season.” Whether Max has settled in and enjoys it at Sheffield Wednesday [may be a factor], I’m sure he does, but players have ambitions, and will he drop if he can play in the Championship?

“It’ll be hard to keep him, it’ll be hard to turn the bids down if there is bids for him, but I think they’ll make him a decent offer because they know he’ll be a very good player for them in League One, and he’s got experience.”

Keeping Max Lowe will be a benefit on Wednesday.

Lowe, who joined Wednesday from Sheffield United in 2024, has been a steady performer for the club over the last two seasons.

The left-back made 28 Championship games for the Owls last season and would have likely added to that total if not for a couple injury difficulties that kept him out.

Lowe appeared in 34 league games the previous season, helping his team finish 12th in the second division.

After spending the majority of his career in the Championship, as well as two seasons in the Premier League with the Blades, if the defender signs a new contract with Wednesday, this season will be his first in League One since a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town during the 2017/18 season.

Lowe, who has yet to turn 30, has just shy of 250 senior club appearances and would provide much-needed experience to a squad trying to contend at the top of the division. Being able to maintain hold of him would surely be beneficial.