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Premier League links grow louder as Danny Röhl delivers cryptic messages and critiques squad readiness

After guiding Sheffield Wednesday to a 12th-place finish in the Championship - a position that exceeded all reasonable expectations given the club’s limited resources - head coach Danny Röhl now finds himself at the centre of mounting speculation regarding his future.

Having taken over in October 2023 with the club bottom of the table and in disarray, Röhl's Wednesday tenure has been defined by tactical clarity and a capacity to galvanise a squad previously devoid of identity.

However, as the season concludes, uncertainty clouds the picture.

Public rantings from Röhl, a string of cryptic press conference remarks, and fresh links to clubs across England and Europe all point toward the possibility that his time at Hillsborough may be coming to an end.

Crystal Palace and Fulham join the race for Danny Rohl’s signature

Röhl’s reputation as one of the most promising young coaches in European football has inevitably attracted attention from clubs operating at a higher level, and among those said to be monitoring his situation are several Premier League sides.

Crystal Palace and Fulham have reportedly identified Röhl as a potential successor - drawn to his modern, high-pressing philosophy and emotional intelligence.

Both sides are believed to be keeping tabs on the Wednesday boss, particularly amid lingering uncertainty over Oliver Glasner and Marco Silva’s long-term positions.

Earlier in the season, Röhl has previously been linked with Leicester City, with the Foxes reportedly exploring options beyond Ruud van Nistelrooy for their return to the Championship.

Southampton, too, have repeatedly been named in connection with the 35-year-old, especially following the removal of Russell Martin earlier in the season.

Beyond England, RB Leipzig - one of Röhl’s former clubs - are said to be exploring the possibility of a reunion with the man who once served as assistant to Ralf Rangnick, should their coaching situation evolve over the summer.

Although no formal approach has been made public, the persistence of these links underscores a growing consensus within the game: Danny Röhl is not only ready for a step up, but already operating at a level many believe exceeds his current environment.

Danny Röhl on his future: press conference quotes fuel exit speculation at Sheffield Wednesday

Röhl’s own comments in recent press conferences have done little to quell speculation.

While stopping short of a formal declaration, he has repeatedly hinted that a decision on his future is imminent - and that it may lie away from S6.

Following Wednesday’s final game of the season at Watford, Röhl delivered what many interpreted as a farewell message to supporters:

“I think after the game today, when I went to the fans, I got a view of my last 560 days in this club… I want to work at the highest level, I want to make the next step… I hope we have a good, respectful last conversation. And then we have to carry on in both directions.”

In his pre-match press duties the previous week, Röhl emphasised that the club were fully informed of his position:

“The chairman of the club knows my decision, the club knows what is in my mind… We want to finish the season and then let’s see in which direction it goes.”

Notably, he has stressed that his recent actions - hosting staff dinners, thanking sponsors, and avoiding a definitive farewell - were not yet signs of departure.

Yet, the tone of his messaging has shifted in recent weeks, with increasing references to his personal ambitions, the importance of alignment with the Owls' vision, and the need to "carry on in both directions" if necessary.

Röhl’s public demeanour has, for the most part, been calm and considered.

However, following a disappointing 2-0 away defeat to Stoke City in April, he offered one of his more pointed critiques of the squad and the structural limitations he faces at Hillsborough.

“At the moment, we’re damaging our good work a little bit… some players showed they’re not able to play my football… If you want to improve as a club, you have to do a lot of things right in the summer, otherwise next season will be a big, big fight.”

This statement marked a rare moment of overt frustration. While it could be read as a challenge to the ownership to invest, it also highlighted Röhl’s view that, without significant change, Wednesday's progress would stall.

The directness of his comments suggested a coach who may already be looking beyond the current project.

For the Owls, the prospect of losing Röhl just months after he masterminded one of the club’s most impressive post-promotion Championship seasons in recent memory is deeply concerning.

His tactical approach and capacity to develop players have earned him both admiration and influence in Sheffield and beyond.

However, the ambiguity of his recent comments, combined with external interest, makes it increasingly difficult to imagine a scenario in which Röhl begins the 25/26 season in the same dugout.

Ultimately, the decision will hinge not just on Röhl’s ambition, but on whether Wednesday can match it - in resources, infrastructure, and direction. For now, all eyes remain on S6, where clarity cannot come soon enough.