Swansea City and Jamal Lowe are set to reconnect on Tuesday, with Luke Williams indicating that “most” clubs in the Championship would be pleased to have the forward on their team.
Last season, Lowe was a joint top scorer for Swansea, finding the net nine times in 35 appearances, including 24 starts, after returning to the club on loan from Bournemouth.
After becoming a free agent over the summer, Williams had previously hinted in April that Swansea might consider offering the Jamaica international a permanent contract.
Lowe, who celebrated his 30th birthday in July, ultimately signed with Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer.
Williams expressed his willingness to have retained the former Wigan and Portsmouth player, stating, “I think most Championship squads would be very pleased to have Jamal Lowe.”
“However, you can’t have everything, and we are content with our current squad. We’re also really glad that Jamal has found a club where he can play regular football.
“Not everything is perfect in life, but I think, in the end, it was a good solution for both sides.
”So far this season, Lowe has scored twice in nine appearances for the Owls, with his only league goal coming on the opening weekend.
“He is a very gifted player, we know that,” Williams added. “He is very creative, possesses good physicality, and can be difficult to handle. But we also have several players in our squad who have experience playing with him, so hopefully, that gives us a better chance to cope with him.
“We look forward to seeing him because he is a great guy, but we hope he has a quiet game.”
UEFA is considering hosting the Champions League final in the United States, potentially as early as 2027.
This development follows UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) entering exclusive negotiations with Relevent Sports, a New York-based agency, for global commercial rights to men's club competitions from 2027 to 2033.
Relevent Sports, founded by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, has a history of organizing major football events, including the International Champions Cup, and aims to bring significant European matches to U.S. soil.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has previously acknowledged this possibility, stating, "Football is extremely popular in the United States these days. Americans are willing to pay [high ticket prices] for the best."
The potential shift to U.S. venues is part of a broader strategy to expand the global reach of European football and tap into the lucrative American market.
This move would mark a significant departure from tradition, as the Champions League final has historically been held in Europe.
The proposed partnership with Relevent Sports could pave the way for this change, with discussions suggesting that a final in the U.S. could occur by 2033.
Relevent Sports has been at the forefront of promoting European football in the U.S., and their collaboration with UEFA could facilitate this landmark event.
However, this proposal has sparked debate among fans and stakeholders.
Traditionalists argue that relocating the final could undermine the competition's European heritage and inconvenience local supporters.
Conversely, proponents believe it would enhance the sport's global profile and generate substantial revenue.
As UEFA and Relevent Sports continue their negotiations, the football community awaits a decision that could redefine the landscape of European club football.
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