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Gossip: Wednesday close to Swinkels signing

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    24 June 2026

Sheffield Wednesday are close to agreeing a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Sil Swinkels. The 22-year-old had loan spells last season at League One Exeter City and in League Two with Chesterfield. (The Athletic), external

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