Chris Davies' Birmingham City are one of the clubs looking at a move for the defender.placeholder image
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Chelsea are believed to be willing to sell their youth product, but only with an important sell-on clause included in the deal.
Chelsea youngster Harry McGlinchey is set to be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent transfer this month, before having every played a match for the senior side.
The Blues are putting increasing faith in young stars but it appears that there is not set to be a path for McGlinchey to work his way into Liam Rosenior’s side. The 18-year-old has been playing for the Chelsea under-18 side this term. McGlinchey is also a member of the Chelsea under-21 squad and therefore known by Rosenior’s assistant Calum McFarlane.
McGlinchey signed his first professional contract at Chelsea in December 2024, having arrived at the club from Plymouth Argyle as an under-14. He is known to be an attacking left-back and has played for the Republic of Ireland at youth levels.
Sheffield United and Birmingham City target Chelsea youngster
Transfer specialist Pete O’Rourke reports that Sheffield United and Birmingham City are battling it out to sign the teenager, with Premier League rivals Wolves also interested. It is expected that Chelsea will approve a sale but will insist that a sell-on clause is added to the deal.
The defender has two assists in five appearances in the under-18 Premier League this season. His under-21 debut came in January 2025 during a 3-0 win over Reading.
The rising star gave an interview to the Chelsea club website in August 2024 and outlined his style of play, in a hint for what fans of Birmingham City, Sheffield United and Wolves could expect should a deal be struck.
Harry McGlinchey outlines style of play
He said: “During the Brighton game, although on the ball I was a positive threat, and putting deadly crosses into the box, I still need to tidy up my game. I need to be at my best ability. In academy football you are constantly developing and learning, it’s about how to adopt the directions to your performance.
“This week I have been working on how I can link up with the wingers more efficiently, so I am 100 per cent reliable for my teammates. From a defensive point of view, I want to be compact and hard to get through - almost impossible.
“Against Arsenal, I want to show that I can be an exciting player who is able to adapt to a defensive role but is also confident when pushing upfield and looking to score goals. I want to make sure I am getting assists, helping our strikers whenever possible, and being creative within my performances. As a team we need to unite as it will only make us stronger.”
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