Sheffield Wednesday still want to keep hold of Yisa Alao, but Chelsea have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in making a bid for the teenager.
The 17-year-old full back, who made his first start for the Owls in the FA Cup last weekend, is hot property at present, and faces an uncertain future as some of England’s biggest clubs pursue his signature.
It has previously been reported that both the Reds and the Red Devils had submitted mid-level six-figure offers for the talented teen, and now it’s understood that the Blues have done the same.
Chelsea have joined the pursuit for Yisa Alao
Henrik Pedersen has made it very clear that he doesn’t want to lose the left back, and the club has done what they can by offering him his first professional deal, but Hillsborough is hardly a stable environment right now – even it is one that’s led to many young players getting a chance at senior level.
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It’s understood that Alao has no desire specific to move on, and is relishing the opportunities that have come his way under Pedersen so far, but Wednesday’s ongoing issues mean that a lot of thought has to go into committing to the club long-term.
With Liverpool, United and now Chelsea having come knocking, those in charge of the club right now may have a decision to make in terms of what sort of offer would be deemed to be acceptable. That being said, with an FAQ from the administrators saying recently that the preferred bidder had ‘deposited a large non-refundable deposit’ and ‘given further financial commitments to fund the club’s losses until this process completes’, many would assume that there is no pressure to sell anybody just yet.
Wednesday have already lost Caelan Kole-Cadamarteri and Romario Collins to the top-flight this season, with the duo having joined Manchester City, while Sutura Kakay left to join Southampton. The ideal scenario with Alao would be that he decides to stick around, but if he does move on it can only be hoped that the Owls get a deal that reflects his impressive potential.
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