The Wednesday Word reports that internal discussions have occurred at Sheffield Wednesday concerning a potential move to re-sign former captain Barry Bannan. Keiren Westwood claimed he believes Barry Bannan would be interested in returning to Sheffield Wednesday. It is mentioned that Bannan may already be open to a potential departure from Millwall less than six months after his arrival. Bannan's limited playing time at Millwall could increase his openness to a reunion. Before his departure in January, Bannan had frequently stated his desire to stay at Sheffield Wednesday for the remainder of his career. A mutual agreement could be beneficial, as it would allow Millwall to remove Bannan's salary from their expenses if they can acquire younger midfielders, and Bannan would return to Sheffield Wednesday.

Chloe, Barry Bannan's wife, has prompted talk of a return for the player to Sheffield Wednesday. Bannan represented the club on 477 occasions for more than a decade. According to talkSPORT, there is a strong possibility that Bannan will return to Sheffield Wednesday. The club has since been relegated to League One.

Sheffield Wednesday has internally discussed a potential reunion with Barry Bannan, a Scottish central midfielder who left for Millwall in January. The 36-year-old signed an 18-month contract with the Lions, which runs until 2027. It is stated that at this point, only internal discussions have taken place regarding a return, and it is not yet known if a deal is feasible. There is reportedly a desire to bring the former skipper back for the club's League One rebuild, with a short-term return as an experienced player within the next year or so mentioned as a possible scenario, contingent on agreeing a deal with Millwall. Bannan has 27 caps for Scotland and in the 2025/2026 Championship season, he has made 36 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 3 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €200k.