Sheffield saw a whole series of players leave in the summer transfer window on Wednesday, with attacker Mallik Wilks among those to leave.
Sheffield Wednesday had little choice, but to say goodbye to countless players in the summer transfer window.
Some like Djidi Gassama were sold, Josh Windass and Michael Smith walked away from their contractsAnd Mallik Wilks was one of them to leave at the passing of their deals in Hillsborough.
Wilks’ Stint with SWFC had largely been overwhelming and struggled for shape, while injuries also regularly kept him out. As such, he seemed, regardless of the financial situation of the owls, to continue after the end of a decent one Rotherham United Loan.
However, it was a left field movement that Wilks would make, Switch to the Turkish Second Division with Pendikspor. However, the surprise movement or not, the 26-year-old has quickly impressed since he left Sheffield on Wednesday.
Mallik Wilks’ starts for life in Turkey
Some players can take some time to adapt to their new environment after they have moved abroad. For many, a transition period is expected, and that may have been the case for Mallik Wilks, since this is the former Sheffield Wednesday’s first trip to football outside England.
But Wilks quickly left his mark in Turkey. He made the perfect start with a debut goal against Bodrum FK, who were in the top flight of Turkey in the 2024/25 season.
The attacker born in Leeds would start again a week later in a victory over BandirmaSpor before playing a decisive role in securing a point in a 3-3 draw with Erzurumspor FK, against whom he scored and an assist bowed.
Then, in his fourth game, he scored in a 2-1 triumph over SivassSpor-a other former super lying side.
It is a total of two goals and two assists in four games for Wilks at Pendikspor, used as a right wing and striker.
Sheffield connect with limited options on Wednesday
As mentioned earlier, it was unlikely that Wednesday Wilks would bind to a new contract, even if they had the financial capacity to do this. He needed a new start and his early success shows how he benefits from such a chance.
Mallik Wilks’ Sheffield Wednesday statistics – Via Transfer market
In the meantime, SWFC and new boss Henrik Pedersen work together with what they have. The DANE uses a bare senior team that is supported by the prospects of the Youth Academy, and his challenge to secure survival is a big one.
However, the believers of the owls are proud of fighting against performances, especially in winning Carabao Cup tires with Bolton Wanderers and Leeds United. Wednesday also fought from two behind to pull 2-2 against Wrexham in the championship.
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