Sheffield Wednesday are keen on Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Stuart Armstrong, according to journalist Alan Nixon on Patreon.

Sheffield Wednesday could try and lure the ex-Premier League man back to England this winter. He is currently playing for Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS but is on SWFC’s radar.

Armstrong, 32, made the switch to Canada in September and penned a two-year deal. He has since made 11 appearances in all competitions and has chipped in with two goals and two assists.

In this latest update regarding his situation by reporter Nixon on his Patreon, the Owls are interested in getting him. The same source reported earlier this month that fellow Championship side Burnley was also admirers.

Sheffield Wednesday won 2-0 away at QPR over the weekend after goals by Michael Smith and Callum Paterson to boost their play-off push. They are sat in 10th in the table and are three points off the top six.

Sheffield Wednesday eye Stuart Armstrong

Sheffield Wednesday could see Armstrong as someone to inject some more quality into their ranks.

The Scotland international would also bring some experience into their squad and would be a useful player to have in and around the dressing room.

After signing him, Vancouver Whitecaps’ sporting director Axel Schuster said, as per BBC Sport: “He is a player who has excelled for many years at the highest levels in the United Kingdom, as well as internationally with Scotland.

“He brings experience, tactical awareness, positional flexibility, and a very high work rate. In addition, his passing range and elite chance creation from the midfield position will add another dimension to our team’s overall attack.”

Armstrong started out at Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Dundee United before Celtic snapped him up in 2015.

He became a key player for the Hoops before being lured away from Glasgow by Southampton. He linked up with the Saints in 2018 and went on to become a good servant to the Hampshire outfit.

The Inverness-born man played 214 matches and chipped in with 25 goals.

What now for Sheffield Wednesday target Stuart Armstrong?

Sheffield Wednesday could hand him a route back into English football but may need to see off competition from Burnley.