A SCOTLAND international who has been without club for the first few months of the season is reportedly set for a return to the game.
The star spent less than a year at his previous side before leaving by mutual consent, and is now said to be eyeing a move back closer to home.
Liam Cooper‘s short lived time at Bulgarian outfit CSKA Sofia saw him make 25 appearances last season.
That spell came after the end of a decade long association with Leeds United which saw him captain them to promotion to the English Premier League.
Now, it’s another English Championship team who are looking to add the centre back to their ranks amid a season of struggle.
Sheffield Wednesday want the 19-time Scotland capped 34-year-old, according to local journalist Andy Giddings.
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Posting on social media, Giddings claims Cooper is expected to join ‘early next week’ with more signings also expected around the same time.
The Owls have had to be granted permission to acquire free agents after entering administration late last month.
They were given the standard penalty for entering administration, a 12-point deduction, while already at the bottom of the league table.
With one win from 15 matches Wednesday have -4 points, with nearest competitors Norwich City 13 clear.
Their 29 goals conceded is the most on the league, so the addition of very experienced central defender Cooper could help shore things up.
Speaking a few weeks ago, joint administrator Kris Wigfield said: “The joint administrators have taken over the running of the club with immediate effect to protect the interests of creditors, and to ensure Sheffield Wednesday can continue operating while we seek a new owner as swiftly as possible.
“Like many football clubs, it has been trading at a significant loss for several years, with those losses historically funded by the former owner Mr Chansiri.
“Due to increased financial pressure on the club, the owner has chosen to place the club and the stadium company into administration which will enable us to market the club and the stadium as a whole, which is great news for supporters of the club.”
It was revealed average home attendances at Hillsborough Stadium had fallen by around 35% in a season as fan boycotts led to a drop in revenue and the closure of matchday facilities.
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