Double loan signing for Sheffield Wednesday as Henrik Pedersen boosts depleted squad

Midfielder Jaden Heskey joins from Manchester City, while goalkeeper Murphy Cooper makes the move from QPR

Murphy Cooper in goal for Barnsley
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 16th Jan 2026

Sheffield Wednesday have announced a double loan signing as boss Henrik Pedersen bolsters his injury-hit squad.

Owls have secured the services of QPR goalkeeper Murphy Cooper, who'll remain in S6 for the rest of the season.

The 24 year old shot stopper will fill in for injury hit Pierce Charles, who has been sidelined for up to two months.

He's no stranger to South Yorkshire, having spent the first half of this campaign on loan with Barnsley in League One.

Elsewhere, attacking midfielder Jaden Heskey joins Owls on a half-season loan from Premier League Manchester City.

The 20 year old, who's come through City's academy, has first team experience at the Etihad.

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