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Burns Linked With Owls
Monday, 22nd Jun 2026 13:09

League One new boys Sheffield Wednesday are reported to be interested in Blues winger Wes Burns.

The 31-year-old is out of contract this summer and, according to the Sheffield Star, is on the Owls’ shortlist as they prepare for life back in the third tier under new management.

Burns remains in talks with Town regarding his future with a number of clubs, MLS sides understood to be among them, keeping an eye on his situation.

If the Wales international’s hugely successful spell at Portman Road does come to an end this summer, it would be a big surprise if he were to drop into League One.

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Saxonblue74 added 13:14 - Jun 22
Wouldn't put my house on this one! Far too good for both club and league.
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IP1Blue added 13:19 - Jun 22
In talks with a premier league for a contact but if we part ways could be dropping down to league 1!

A strange one!

My best guess is that he will go to the USA for a few years
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jas0999 added 13:20 - Jun 22
Suspect he will move on in the summer.
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dubblue added 13:26 - Jun 22
Ah no Wes you are better than that!!!
Hope you stay but if you feel you have to go try and get a competitive championship side if nothing better comes up
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algarvefan added 13:27 - Jun 22
He has worked hard on his fitness all summer, he didn't get a decent run at the Prem last time out, think he should stay for another year, get it done Town.
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Monkey_Blue added 13:28 - Jun 22
New owners might stump up a big 3 year contract, but I think Wes is better than league one, in fact I would prefer he stayed with us.
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jazzback added 13:30 - Jun 22
I guess the new boss has to decide which players can be sacrificed to bring in his own players, and being out of contact makes his situation difficult. I hope he stays, but is that me being sentimental as no other top flight or championship teams to be in for him. He definitely can do better than league one
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Churchman added 13:46 - Jun 22
I’d like him to stay. Great character and flipping good player. Only downside is that he’s had a lot of injuries.

Too good for L1, but Wednesday have just been taken over and they’re too good for L1 too. Might be a good move for him, contract permitting.
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LegendofthePhoenix added 13:51 - Jun 22
We need a positive and paced right winger who can take it to the byline and get crosses in, or cut inside , decent shot, attacking mindset, but capable of defending when we’re under pressure. Hmmm, that sounds to me very much like Wes Burns……
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Paulc added 13:55 - Jun 22
I'd love Wes to stay but the reality is he'll only play a support role covering injuries or from the bench in the Prem.

He would be a big fish at Wednesday and could possibly be part of a period of change for them, much like he has been for us.

So selfishly I want him to stay, but wanting the best for Wes, this could be a good fit.
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Gforce added 14:08 - Jun 22
Wes has been absolutely brilliant for us,from the moment he signed.
But let's be honest, he wouldn't get into any other Premier league side,so why would he get into ours? Been a great servant, but its time to move on and hopefully an upgrade via a new signing.
Wish him well,wherever his next stop takes him.
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darkhorse28 added 14:13 - Jun 22
It’s a big club, a sleeping giant and that would be a great move for him, he deserves more success and promotions, he’s a good championship player or a superb one at that level .., that or the MLS would be great moves.., he’s had one very good season in the championship and one in league one, injuries etc haven’t helped and a huge part of our success but like McKenna himself, that success means nothing at this level, it’s unforgiving, teams won’t give us two goals start because it’s a nice story (unfortunately).

What a journey from £100k at Fleetwood - he made our multiple £15 million wide right signings look like they lacked desire and motivation compared to his willingness to run through walls.

Deserves us letting him go with love, a big signing on fee, and hopefully one last dance of a promotion or maybe two.
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muhrensleftfoot added 14:22 - Jun 22
For me he's worth at least a 2 year contract. Nothing to do with sentiment. He's Ipswich through and through after the last few years, and when he returned from injury towards the end of last season, he was outstanding on the right wing.
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baxterbasics added 14:38 - Jun 22
You'd think he could do a bit better than league 1 - if he does move on at all.
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tetchris added 15:10 - Jun 22
He can still do a good job in the championship if he doesn’t stay at town. Even if he did drop down to league one, there are more stable clubs he could sign for.
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Bazza8564 added 15:13 - Jun 22
Im with Gforce, he will only get a 1 year deal here and won't be first choice so this is a futile process. He's just in the mix whilst GO is appointed to rubber stamp a decision, let him get a lucrative MLS deal and be done with it.
Absolutely no room for sentiment
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IpswichToon added 15:43 - Jun 22
According to Mark Ashton, we only paid £60k for Burns
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 16:01 - Jun 22
Wes has been great for us, but I think this would be a good move for him at this stage in his career. Might make a real impact at Wednesday, which is a big club with potentially massive support.
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Radlett_blue added 16:18 - Jun 22
If Burns is playing regularly for Town next season, we will be relegated.
Yes, you could say that about a few other squad players, but at 31 he isn't going to be improving and has been injury prone.
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JewellintheTown added 16:54 - Jun 22
Wes is WAAAYY too good to go to a league one club to help them get out of it and back to the Championship & Prem where they historically belong ...

... oh, wait a moment ...
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Linkboy13 added 17:33 - Jun 22
Wes will want at least a 3 year contract but i don't think Ipswich will give it to him. Sheffield Wednesday on the other hand could well offer him 5 years although its highly unlikely. Ive heard whispers from people around the club that his favoured destination is America. His house near me has been up for sale for almost a year.
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Cadiar added 17:45 - Jun 22
In his position I would be looking at the MLS or Saudi. Financial stability & a new life style. Far too good for League 1
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Alphawhiskey added 12:05 - Jun 23
One of my favourite current players, along with Chaplain.
Unfortunately time waits for nobody and age has sadly caught him up.
Great football brain and plenty of skill, but his pace has gone and think he would struggle in the Prem. Would it be a risk to have him on a one year deal?
Would love him to stay in my heart, but my head says we can get better?
Deserves a 3 year deal at a decent club and to have regular starts.
Wednesday are a massive club and can see him doing well there.
He has been a great servant for us.
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DeepBlueSomething added 16:54 - Jun 23
He along with Chappers have been great servants to our club. Thought they were both epic.Time moves on and wherever he lays his hat he will be a great asset. Just hoping he doesn’t sell himself to short. Shame neither are management material. Would have been a better option than O’Neill.
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