Motherwell midfielder Callum Slattery is set to leave the club after five seasons, with Sheffield Wednesday edging towards signing the 27-year-old on a free transfer.

What's happening?

Slattery's contract is expiring next week, and according to The Star, he is nearing a move to Wednesday. The midfielder has been a key figure for Motherwell, making 148 appearances across all competitions.

Why it matters for Motherwell

As of our last update, Motherwell sit 4th in the Premiership with 54 points from 33 games, having scored 52 goals and conceded 29. Their recent form has been WLDLW, with a 2-game winning run. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Points | 54 | | Goals scored | 52 | | Goals conceded | 29 |

What comes next?

Sheffield Wednesday are working to rebuild in League One, and the signing of Slattery would be a significant boost to their squad. The Owls are also closing in on the permanent signing of Crystal Palace defender Tayo Adaramola. Motherwell's last result was a 1-0 win over Hibernian on May 16, 2026. The club is 16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race. With Slattery's departure, Motherwell will need to find a replacement for the midfielder, who has been an important player for the team in recent years.