Sheffield Wednesday presented perfect chance to seal Louie Barry transfer
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Credit: Imago Sat 30 May 2026 8:40, UK Sheffield Wednesday will need reinforcements up top if they are to mount a serious promotion challenge next season.Goals were a struggle to come by at Hillsborough throughout the 2025-26 campaign, and now the Owls have to look to bring in Louie Barry ahead of their League One campaign.The Aston Villa youngster once again starred for Stockport County on loan in the latter half of this season, and their recent defeat in the playoff final has presented an opportunity for Wednesday.A return to the first team picture seems unlikely for Barry at Villa Park, and another loan move seems the next logical step in his career this summer.Therefore, an approach has to be made at Sheffield Wednesday as they aim for a quick return to the Championship.Louie Barry would fire Sheffield Wednesday to promotionWhile Barry has struggled in the Championship when given a chance to shine, League One has been a different story for the attacker. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Upon returning to Stockport County, he netted three times in six games in the third tier as they qualified for the playoffs.Louie Barry does the damage as County take all three points 💙The players will be returning to the pitch shortly for a lap of appreciation, followed by our End of Season Awards.#StockportCounty pic.twitter.com/siAvDMyDOE— Stockport County (@StockportCounty) April 25, 2026 In the semi-finals, he also scored against Stevenage to add to his tally once more.The departure of Stockport’s sporting director, Simon Wilson, who has been heavily linked with Wednesday, will only help the Owls further if they pursue the winger.Therefore, this is simply a golden chance that the club cannot afford to pass up, with Barry likely to at least pull the club into the playoff zone next season.How good is Barry?According to Fotmob on 29 May, Barry’s attacking stats in League One this season were simply stunning.He was averaging 0.93 goals, a 0.51 xG, 4.98 shots and 1.87 shots on target per 90 minutes.On top of this, he was creating 2.49 chances and having 9.65 touches in the opposition box on average per game.Louie Barry’s League One stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.93xG0.51Shots4.98Shots1.87Chances created 2.49Touches in opposition box9.65Barry was excellent in League OneTherefore, if this type of quality can be added to Wednesday’s squad, it could be transformative ahead of the new season and help finally end their frustrating attacking woes.Hopefully, the Owls will seek a deal ahead of the summer transfer window and get it over the line as soon as possible before other clubs look to swoop in for the Aston Villa player. ⚽ League One Insider Access Direct access to our dedicated League One hubs: 24/7 intelligence from boardroom to dugout