Sheffield Wednesday have entered talks for one of Aston Villa’s young talents, who was a standout in League Two last season.

According to reports from Alan Nixon, Sheffield Wednesday have entered talks with the Premier League club for Tommi O’Reilly, who was a standout talent in League Two last season, topping the division’s assists charts.

Sheffield Wednesday Move for Tommi O’Reilly

Tommi O’Reilly showed himself to be one of the most impressive talents in League Two last season, when the 22-year-old had a breakthrough season playing every league game while returning 7 goals and 11 assists as the Railwaymen pushed for the League Two play-offs.

Now he looks to be stepping up a division next season. Earlier in the transfer window, Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers were linked with the forward, but now League One heavyweights Sheffield Wednesday appear to have their eyes set on the Villa forward.

And this would not be the first piece of business between the two clubs, with Louie Barry and Sil Swinkels joining the South Yorkshire club from Aston Villa for undisclosed fees. He would join a plethora of signings made at Hillsborough since their recent takeover, which has had the fanbase enthused for the first time in a number of years, especially with the return of club legend Barry Bannan.

O’Reilly is undoubtedly ready for the step-up to League One, and the likes of Barry and Swinkels could be a helpful factor in any potential move. However, there will be a lot of pressure that comes with playing in the Sheffield blue and white next season.

Tommi O’Reilly Last Season

• Goals: 7
• Assists: 11
• Starts: 46
• Minutes: 3,699
• Shots: 83
• Chances Created: 62

(Stats: Fotmob)

Tommi O’Reilly for Crewe Alexandra

Last year was a breakthrough for the forward, who previously had loan spells with MK Dons and Shrewsbury Town, where he was never quite able to hit the mark, but now, football in the top half of League One appears to be a certainty for the winger.

O’Reilly was comfortably one of Crewe’s best players. Creative, adept, and carrying an excellent ability to cut inside on his left foot, he is also incredibly reliable, having played in all of the Alex’s league fixtures last season.

With his career on an upward trajectory following the 2025-26 season, he is sure to be a positive asset for any club that secures his services this summer.