Sheffield Wednesday must reduce their wage budget. The club wants a rapid rise through the English football tiers. That means selling stars like Ingelsson.
Stoke City appear to have the upper hand right now. The Championship outfit seeks fresh talent effectively ahead of upcoming season. Both negotiating teams remain hopeful of hammering out a swift final deal.
The Swedish midfielder brings technical flair from his homeland. Pundits expect him to gel swiftly if Wednesday agree terms first.