JOSH WINDASS could be set to swap Sheffield for Brazil in a sensational January transfer.
Santos have reportedly submitted a bid to Sheffield Wednesday for the 30-year-old son of Premier League cult hero Dean Windass.
It comes just five days after Windass channelled David Beckham after scoring from inside his own half against Derby County.
With the Owls 1-0 up in the 61st minute, Windass received the ball from Michael Smith before unleashing a strike around 60 yards out from goal.
His effort flew over the head of goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom, who was stranded on the edge of his box, before landing perfectly in the net.
Windass has earned rave reviews at Hillsborough this season having banged in 10 Championship goals at the halfway stage.
And his impressive form has caught the eye of Santos, who have formalised their interest in the ex-Wigan striker.
Speaking on talkSPORT with Shaun Custis and Henry Winter, Windass confirmed that an offer has indeed come in for him.
Custis commented on a reported £10million offer, which led to Windass quipping: “I don’t think it’s that much!”
His former Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha – now in charge at Santos – is keen on a reunion with Windass.
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The two worked together briefly between March 2017 and October 2017.
Commenting on the bid and a potential reunion with Caixinha, Windass said: “I used to work with him.
“It came as a surprise this morning to be honest when my agent called me.”
Though Windass ultimately remained coy on a switch, as he stated: “I love playing where I’m playing.
“Obviously when your contract is up and stuff like that, there’s always going to be talk like there always is.
“It came as a surprise this morning because I’ve not spoken to or seen Pedro in a long time.
“But it is what it is, when you’re in form, this sort of stuff happens.”
Windass, who was promoted back to the Championship with Wednesday in 2023, will become a free agent in the summer.
He was also reminded that three-time World Cup winner Pele spent 18 years at Santos.
To which he joked: “I know, he weren’t bad was he!
“I’m not sure if any Hull-born players have played in Brazil to be honest, so we’ll have to see.”
Wednesday currently sit 10th in the table – three points off the top six – while Santos currently sit top of the Brazilian Serie B.
