Sheffield Jarvis Thornton and Reece Johnson, Wednesday’s youthful players, are well-regarded at Middlewood Road.
The 18-year-old twins have both been with the club for many years, rising through the youth ranks, and it was announced last week that after turning 18, they have been granted their first professional contracts at Hillsborough.
Thornton, an attacking midfielder, and Johnson, a left back, were regulars this season, helping Wednesday’s U18s finish third in the Professional Development League, while the former was also a key member of the U21s, who finished in the same tier.
The Star understands that arrangements have been reached between the players and the club, with the adolescent duo expected to sign their first professional contracts at S6 in the near future as they look to take the next step in the 2024/25 season.
Bruno Fernandes, Jack Phillips, and Devlan Moses were the other U18s offered pro terms this summer ahead of the upcoming season, and the Owls will be hoping that all three stay to be a part of things. Tyrell Dawes and Carlos Rodrigues were released.
Wednesday has recently enjoyed some success in their academy ranks, with Bailey Cadamarteri climbing up into the main team and Pierce Charles become a regular in senior sessions, and both have got international call-ups based on their performance in S6.
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