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Yisa Alao Transfer from Sheffield Wednesday U18 to Manchester United
Manchester United were in talks to sign 17-year-old Yisa Alao this month, however Chelsea has now signed him.
Manchester United were in talks to sign 17-year-old Yisa Alao this month, however Chelsea has now signed him.
On January 21, 2026, The Athletic and journalist Ben Jacobs reported that Manchester United were in talks for Yisa Alao. Manchester United failed in their bid for Alao.
On January 21, 2026, The Athletic and journalist Ben Jacobs reported that Manchester United were in talks for Yisa Alao. Manchester United failed in their bid for Alao.
Goal.com reports that Chelsea are close to completing their first signing under new manager Liam Rosenior, with the club set to sign Yisa Alao ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United. The 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday defender has reportedly chosen Stamford Bridge despite strong interest from Old Trafford.
Goal.com reports that Chelsea are close to completing their first signing under new manager Liam Rosenior, with the club set to sign Yisa Alao ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United. The 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday defender has reportedly chosen Stamford Bridge despite strong interest from Old Trafford.
Chelsea, Man Utd and Liverpool have all been monitoring Yisa Alao's progress in recent months. The Red Devils made a bid of £450,000 (€517k) for Alao shortly before Christmas, but it was deemed insufficient. Chelsea will sign Alao unless Man Utd makes a significant final attempt to acquire him.
Chelsea, Man Utd and Liverpool have all been monitoring Yisa Alao's progress in recent months. The Red Devils made a bid of £450,000 (€517k) for Alao shortly before Christmas, but it was deemed insufficient. Chelsea will sign Alao unless Man Utd makes a significant final attempt to acquire him.
The Sun reports that Manchester United is continuing its pursuit of Yisa Alao, despite Sheffield Wednesday rejecting a £450,000 proposal from the club before Christmas. Manchester United is not giving up and is prepared to compete with Chelsea to sign Alao. The club remains keen to sign the left-back.
The Sun reports that Manchester United is continuing its pursuit of Yisa Alao, despite Sheffield Wednesday rejecting a £450,000 proposal from the club before Christmas. Manchester United is not giving up and is prepared to compete with Chelsea to sign Alao. The club remains keen to sign the left-back.
Sources cited by Football Insider have stated that Manchester United are competing with Liverpool to sign Sheffield Wednesday defender Yisa Alao. The two Premier League clubs are in discussions with Sheffield Wednesday and hope to persuade the club to sell the 17-year-old left-back before the transfer window closes. There has been Premier League interest in Alao since he began featuring for the club this season. Earlier in the season, there were concerns that Sheffield Wednesday could lose Alao on a free transfer because of their inability to offer the player a new contract, but a departure may now be unavoidable due to the interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
Sources cited by Football Insider have stated that Manchester United are competing with Liverpool to sign Sheffield Wednesday defender Yisa Alao. The two Premier League clubs are in discussions with Sheffield Wednesday and hope to persuade the club to sell the 17-year-old left-back before the transfer window closes. There has been Premier League interest in Alao since he began featuring for the club this season. Earlier in the season, there were concerns that Sheffield Wednesday could lose Alao on a free transfer because of their inability to offer the player a new contract, but a departure may now be unavoidable due to the interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
They remain optimistic about keeping young left back Yisa Alao, who has been linked with Manchester United's elite academy.
They remain optimistic about keeping young left back Yisa Alao, who has been linked with Manchester United's elite academy.
According to Team Talk, Manchester United and Liverpool have each submitted a bid of £450,000 for Yisa Alao.
According to Team Talk, Manchester United and Liverpool have each submitted a bid of £450,000 for Yisa Alao.
According to The Daily Mail, Manchester United have made an offer of £450,000 for Sheffield Wednesday left-back Yisa Alao.
According to The Daily Mail, Manchester United have made an offer of £450,000 for Sheffield Wednesday left-back Yisa Alao.
Manchester United are targeting 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday left back Yisa Alao as a potential academy reinforcement and have submitted a bid. Liverpool have also made an offer for the player, creating competition for Manchester United.
Manchester United are targeting 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday left back Yisa Alao as a potential academy reinforcement and have submitted a bid. Liverpool have also made an offer for the player, creating competition for Manchester United.
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