Motherwell are interested in bringing 36-year-old Scottish midfielder and Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan to Scotland before the end of the January transfer window. The player's contract expires at the end of the season. According to The Star, another unnamed Scottish Premiership side is also believed to be interested in him. Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie reported on X that Championship clubs Stoke City, Millwall, and Preston North End are also interested in the midfielder this month. Bannan has been with Sheffield Wednesday since August 2015 and has 27 caps for Scotland. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €200k, and in the 2025/2026 Championship season, he has made 3 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists.