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By SIMON JONES<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 16:23 EST, 19 December 2025 | Updated: 16:36 EST, 19 December 2025 <\/p>\n

Manchester United<\/a> and Liverpool<\/a> have made enquiries for Sheffield Wednesday’s highly-rated young left back Yisa Alao.<\/p>\n

Crisis-club Wednesday are in the throes of trying to find new owners and Premier League<\/a> clubs have sensed an opportunity with 17-year-old Alao still to commit to a professional contract.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

He made his debut as a 16-year-old in the Carabao Cup<\/a> back in August and made his league debut early this month against Derby County<\/a>, replacing Harry Amass, who is on loan from Manchester United, as a late substitute in a 0\u20133 defeat.<\/p>\n

United have lodged a bid in the region of \u00a3450,000 for the Doncaster-born defender while Liverpool are believed to be weighing up a similar offer. Other clubs are waiting in the wings.<\/p>\n

Wednesday are also attempting to tie down Alao’s team-mate Will Grainger to a professional deal.\u00a0The teenage striker is also drawing attention from top flight clubs.<\/p>\n

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Manchester United and Liverpool have made enquiries for young left back Yisa Alao (left)<\/p>\n

The South Yorkshire side remain rooted to the bottom of the Championship table on minus nine points after a series of deductions.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Owls are currently 29 points behind Portsmouth, who sit just above the relegation zone in 21st place.<\/p>\n

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