Josh Windass to Sheffield United transfer rumour looks silly now after old teammate Barry Bannan’s elated reaction beneath Windass Instagram post.
Recently, Wrexham striker Sam Smith admired Josh Windass for his calm and composure in must-win situations. When the entire Wrexham fanbase were jumping in excitement at Windass 1-1 equaliser on Saturday, the man himself stayed unfazed after scoring.
Fair enough, it’s the Josh Windass way to score goals, walk back calmly and let the celebrations go on in the crowd. But wait, Josh Windass was a Sheffield Wednesday player for five years. He took the pitch in many Steel City derbies against Sheffield United until last year but couldn’t get a goal to his name.
Now, Windass has got two in front of the Blades since swapping the Owls for Wrexham. As such, completing a personal milestone should indeed make him happy. To the point where Windass should atleast run up to his teammates in joy.
Josh Windass to Sheffield United rumour
Coincidentally, there was a Josh Windass transfer rumour doing the rounds in the lead up to the Wrexham vs Sheffield United clash. There were reports suggesting Windass and his camp had toyed with the possibility of him crossing the Sheffield divide to join Sheffield United while cutting ties with the Owls.
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That would have been a sensational transfer ahead of the 2025/26 Championship season. Windass won’t then be on Wrexham’s books as a result. And maybe, the Reds might have dropped a couple of points from Bramall Lane in the deciding stretch of the season.
Josh Windass to Sheffield United looks silly after Barry Bannan’s reaction
During transfer windows, there are many stunning rumours and developing stories that seem too good to be true. Perhaps, the Josh Windass to Sheffield United transfer rumour was also a mere speculation. His former Sheffield Wednesday teammate Barry Bannan’s recent reaction hints so.
Post match, Josh Windass hopped onto the latest Wayne Rooney vs Neymar debate. The 32-year-old playmaker also dropped a few posts to celebrate Wrexham’s come from behind 2-1 win against a tough Sheffield United opposition and an away atmosphere.
Barry Bannan also made a surprise appearance beneath one of his posts. In his own words, Bannan felt happy for Windass and added: “Buzzing get in there son”
Reading between the lines, it’s easy to understand Bannan was overjoyed with Josh Windass’ team beating their longstanding rivals Sheffield United more than anything else. Windass was also thrilled with Wrexham’s win.
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Adding everything up, it paints the picture that Josh Windass to Sheffield United was only surface level rumour. The story didn’t had much legs apart from being a sensational switch from one side of the Steel City derby to the other.
What next for Josh Windass and Wrexham?
Despite being talented in the Championship and at Scottish Premiership level in the past, Josh Windass isn’t an England international yet. At 32 there are faint chances of him ever donning the Three Lions shirt.
That said, Windass is onto a two-week rest owing to the international break while a few of his Wrexham teammates lead their respective nations in the coming days.
Wales duo Nathan Broadhead and Danny Ward, Scotland’s Dom Hyam, Burkina Faso’s Issa Kabore and Kenya’s Zak Vyner are among those international stars away from the Wrexham camp at present.
Phil Parkinson’s men will assume Championship responsibilities on 3rd April on an away trip to The Hawthorns to face West Brom. Last time, the Reds lost 3-2 to the Baggies. Hence, that fixture could be a challenging evening for Wrexham as the top 6 leaderboard shapes up.
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