{"id":696900,"date":"2026-01-15T04:43:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/696900\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T04:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:43:19","slug":"sheffield-wednesday-interested-in-signing-manchester-united-midfielder-in-january-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/696900\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Wednesday interested in signing Manchester United midfielder in January window"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n                Image Credits: Imago Images            <\/p>\n<p>Sheffield Wednesday are having an absolute horror show of a season, sitting at the bottom of the Championship table.<\/p>\n<p>So far this campaign, the club have been docked 18 points as part of severe financial issues.<\/p>\n<p>The club entered administration in October 2025 after failing to pay wages to btoh players and staff, and owing to HMRC.<\/p>\n<p>The breaches in turn lead to the club having their massive points deduction, seeing them now sitting in 24th overall, also facing a transfer embargo.<\/p>\n<p>One saving grace for the club this season was the loan spell of Harry Amass, who\u2019s routinely been delivering against the odds.<\/p>\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/centredevils.co.uk\/transfer-news\/harry-amass-transfer-decision-made-by-manchester-united-for-january-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Manchester United defender has now returned to Carrington<\/a> and is set to head out on loan once more.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean Sheffield Wednesday\u2019s links with United are over though, with another youngster now in their sights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2026\/jan\/13\/football-transfer-rumours-manchester-united-to-bid-30m-for-marcos-llorente\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Guardian<\/a> has reported that The Owls are now looking to midfielder Jack Moorhouse, currently on loan with Leyton Orient in League One.<\/p>\n<p>They aren\u2019t the only interested party however, as Bolton Wanderers are also eyeing up the talented United academy graduate.<\/p>\n<p>Jack Moorhouse has made 22 appearances this season for Leyton Orient, grabbing his only goal for the club in the EFL Trophy against Peterborough in September.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst the youngster has only one goal to his name, he\u2019s also registered two assists, once in the EFL Trophy, and once in the league.<\/p>\n<p>Although there\u2019s currently no plans known for him to end his loan spell with Leyton, a chance to play in the Championship could change the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Already today, <a href=\"https:\/\/centredevils.co.uk\/transfer-news\/newport-county-officially-confirm-return-of-manchester-united-defender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Habeeb Ogunneye<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/centredevils.co.uk\/transfer-news\/barnet-officially-confirm-return-of-manchester-united-striker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Hugill<\/a> have both been confirmed as the latest in a run of United loanees returning to their parent club.<\/p>\n<p>As such, Moorhouse being recalled wouldn\u2019t come as any major surprise.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaChfxG0rGiSe18EXk04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CENTREDEVILS WHATSAPP GROUP CHAT NOW!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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