Sheffield Wednesday must consider loaning out 21-year-old defender instead of Ernie Weaver: Opinion

The72's James Ray argues that Sheffield Wednesday should loan out 21-year-old defender Gabriel Otegbayo instead of Ernie Weaver. Weaver is currently lined up for a loan switch to a National League club, but Ray suggests that Wednesday would benefit more from retaining Weaver and sending Otegbayo out on loan to rebuild his form and confidence.

Otegbayo made 38 appearances across all competitions in the Championship last season, but has struggled with errors in League One and was dropped after starting four of the opening five matches. Ray believes Weaver offers manager Dave Challinor a more assured option in defence while allowing Otegbayo to gain crucial playing time away from Hillsborough.