Yisa Alao, a 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday left-back who holds both English and Nigerian citizenship, has attracted interest from Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United in recent weeks. It is now reported that Chelsea are closing in on a move for the highly-rated prospect and have apparently secured his signing. It is reported that Chelsea will pay a high six-figure fee to the Yorkshire club for the teenager. In January 2026, it was reported that both Manchester United and Liverpool had submitted bids of £450,000 for the player.