Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly considering a move for former Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who has been without a club since leaving Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2024. The 27-year-old's contract was terminated early, with current Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso believed to have played a part in the decision.
Fosu-Mensah joined Leverkusen from Manchester United in January 2021 for £1.8 million, but his time in Germany was plagued by serious knee and hamstring injuries, limiting him to just 30 appearances over three-and-a-half years. Despite this, he was part of the squad that won the Bundesliga title in 2023-24.
The Championship's bottom club, Sheffield Wednesday, are facing relegation to League One following a 12-point deduction. However, the Owls are reportedly determined to strengthen their squad, with Fosu-Mensah identified as a target. Among those impressing at Hillsborough this season is Manchester United loanee Harry Amass.
Fosu-Mensah made his senior debut for Manchester United under Louis van Gaal on the same day Marcus Rashford debuted, and went on to make 30 first-team appearances, 11 of which came under Jose Mourinho. He credited Mourinho for helping him mature as a player, but ultimately left for more playing time.
Since leaving Leverkusen, Fosu-Mensah has been focused on staying injury-free and returning to top-level football. In an interview last year, he stated his desire to play at the highest level and enjoy his football, while also aiming to win more trophies.
