Sheffield Wednesday have turned down multi-million-pound bids from West Ham United and Rangers for goalkeeper Pierce Charles, to the bafflement of some inside the club.
The decision is all the more confusing given the Championship outfit's well-documented financial issues, as controversial owner Dejphon Chansiri is facing increasing pressure to sell the club. Wednesday started the season with only 16 registered first-team players, and the dire finances have led to sources stating that squad members are getting selectively paid based on their value.