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By SIMON JONES Published: 08: 23 AEDT, 20 December 2025 | Updated: 08: 36 AEDT, 20 December 2025 View comments Manchester United and Liverpool have made enquiries for Sheffield Wednesday's highly-rated young left back Yisa Alao. Crisis-club Wednesday are in the throes of trying to find new owners and Premier League clubs have sensed an opportunity with 17-year-old Alao still to commit to a professional contract. The teenager has impressed scouts from top flight clubs with his performances at youth level which have been rewarded with a place in the first team. He made his debut as a 16-year-old in the Carabao Cup back in August and made his league debut early this month against Derby County, replacing Harry Amass, who is on loan from Manchester United, as a late substitute in a 0–3 defeat. United have lodged a bid in the region of £450, 000 for the Doncaster-born defender while Liverpool are believed to be weighing up a similar offer. Other clubs are waiting in the wings. Wednesday are also attempting to tie down Alao's team-mate Will Grainger to a professional deal. The teenage striker is also drawing attention from top flight clubs. Manchester United and Liverpool have made enquiries for young left back Yisa Alao (left) The South Yorkshire side remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship table on minus nine points after a series of deductions. Wednesday were initially docked 12 points in October after the club filed for administration, before being hit with a further six-point deduction by the EFL for regulation breaches. The Owls are currently 29 points behind Portsmouth, who sit just above the relegation zone in 21st place.
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