Liverpool in Danger of Transfer Hijack as Chelsea ‘Ready Offer’ for Crisis Club

Liverpool face a potential transfer setback as Chelsea prepare to hijack their move for highly-rated Sheffield Wednesday wonderkid Yisa Alao, amid the Owls' ongoing financial crisis.[1]

The 17-year-old left-back has emerged as one of the Championship's brightest prospects, having already featured three times for Wednesday's senior side despite his tender age. Liverpool had taken a significant step by submitting an official bid, aiming to beat rivals Manchester United to the signature. Reports indicate United had offered around £450,000, a modest fee easily affordable for Premier League giants, but Liverpool matched or exceeded it in their attempt to secure the talented defender for their youth setup.[1][2]

However, Chelsea have now entered the fray, with sources suggesting they are ready to offer for Alao as Derby County manager Mark Rosenborg—wait, Rosenior—eyes him as a priority signing. This development threatens to derail Liverpool's plans, especially as Wednesday sit rock-bottom of the Championship on minus-seven points following a hefty EFL points deduction for breaches related to payment obligations. The crisis-hit club, desperate for funds, may be compelled to cash in on their starlet.[1]

Alao, still raw and unlikely to break straight into Arne Slot's first team at Anfield, represents a long-term investment with immense potential. Both Liverpool and United boast storied academies that have nurtured global stars, making Anfield or Old Trafford ideal destinations. Yet Chelsea's intervention, fueled by their scouting network, could see the player head to Stamford Bridge instead, sparking a three-way Premier League tussle.[1][2][3]

Sheffield Wednesday's woes—financial penalties and relegation battle—have turned Alao's future into a bargain opportunity. Will Liverpool hold firm, or will Chelsea's bold move succeed in the hijack?[1]

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