Danny Rohl will have clear-the-air talks with Sheffield Wednesday’s players on Monday as he returns from a summer break of upheaval.
Rohl will be present as the squad returns to their Middlewood Road training ground in Sheffield, following a week at St George’s Park without their German head coach, while renovations were being carried out.
Rohl is expected to speak candidly to his squad, having missed the beginning of their pre-season training following continued links to other jobs in the Championship and Europe.
The 36-year-old had been linked with Southampton, Leicester and Middlesbrough this summer.
Danny Rohl was linked with various roles in the Championship this summer, including Leicester City, Southampton and Middlesbrough
Rohl, who is considered one of the best up-and-coming coaches in the game, is not expected to have an easy ride from his players, Sky Sports News has been told, with some perceiving him to have actively sought to move elsewhere.
Some of the squad are said to be less than happy about Rohl’s return on Monday – but the hope is they can get their pre-season preparations back on track, admits the possibility of a takeover.
Rohl is said to be understanding of some of the players’ frustrations, especially given they were not paid on time by owner Dejphon Chansiri last month and have been considering their legal options as a result.
Sheffield Wednesday begin their season away to recently-relegated Leicester City at the King Power stadium on Sunday August 10.
Sheff Wed players intend to terminate contracts
Several Sheffield Wednesday players have signalled their intent to terminate their contracts and leave as free agents this month due to their pay dispute with the club, Sky Sports News understands.
The club failed to pay their senior players on time for the third occasion in the last four months last week.
Sheffield Wednesday failed to pay their senior players on time for the third occasion in the last four months last week
It is understood that only the U21 players have received their June wages on the due date.
FIFA regulations state that any player who has not received their salary on the correct date for two consecutive months can terminate their contract by giving their employer written notice.
The club then have 15 days to regain control of any players’ contract by paying the outstanding money.
A number of Wednesday players are understood to have reacted to the latest delay by handing in their notices.
The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) is working closely with Wednesday’s players and has been in regular dialogue throughout the process. Its support has increased the belief that those who want to leave will be on safe ground.
The club wrote to players and staff last week offering their “sincere apologies” for failing to pay them on time.
They have pledged to fulfil all outstanding payments but have provided no guarantee about when that will happen.
One source has told Sky Sports News the club are aiming to complete these outstanding payments in the next fortnight.
The PFA declined to comment. Sheffield Wednesday have been approached for comment.
