Gabriele Biancheri and Victor Musa profiled as Sheffield Wednesday linked with Manchester United duo
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly keen on signing two of Manchester United’s brightest talents on loan.
Sheffield Wednesday are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United duo Gabriele Biancheri and Victor Musa ahead of the January transfer window.
According to a report by United In Focus, the United youngsters have made their way onto the Owls’ radar amid the Championship’s side’s hopes of being allowed to bring players in during the January window.
The Owls are currently waiting to find out if they will be given the green light by the English Football League (EFL) to bring in any free agent signings ahead of the January window opening, meaning it remains to be seen if they will be able to conduct any business once the window actually opens after Christmas.
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Wednesday, who face Steel City rivals Sheffield United on the other side of the international break, are currently in administration and under five EFL embargoes, meaning they need approval from the league to bring new faces in.
In the hope of the situation improving by the time the start of the January window arrives, Biancheri and Musa are said to be options Wednesday are running the rule over. The Owls have developed a good relationship with United in recent months after Harry Amass swapped Old Trafford for Hillsborough in September, signing on loan initially until January.
With that in mind, The Star, below, brings you some information you may or may not know about the Reds youngsters Wednesday are reportedly keen on signing.
Who are Gabriele Biancheri and Victor Musa?
Biancheri, 19, is a striker who joined United from Cardiff City in February 2023. He has established himself as a prolific goalscorer in United’s youth ranks, both at Under-18s and U21s level.
Meanwhile, Musa, who is also 19, is another attack United hold in high esteem. Although he is naturally a centre-forward, he can also play out wide, meaning he does have a degree of versatility in his locker.
What have they done so far?
Biancheri, who is eligible to play for Wales, Italy and Canada at international level, started his career in Cardiff’s academy before moving to Old Trafford almost three years ago. Since joining the Reds, he has gone from strength to strength at youth level, firstly becoming a regular for the U18s and now the U21s.
The 19-year-old scored 25 goals across all youth settings for United last term, making him the highest goalscorer in their academy last season. The striker, who was invited to train with Canada’s senior squad during the summer, although he has only represented Wales at youth level thus far, has scored four goals in seven Premier League 2 appearances for United’s U21s so far this term.
After scoring a hat-trick for United’s U21s against Tottenham Hotspur last month, he is up for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for October, with the winner due to be announced this Friday.
Born in Spain and of Nigerian descent through his parents, Musa, who celebrated his 19th birthday in September, was prolific for United’s U18s last season, scoring 16 goals in 19 league games. That tally included a six-goal haul he plundered in an astonishing 13-1 win over Leeds United in April.
Linked with Spanish outfit Athletic Club earlier this year, Musa is highly-rated by those who work closest with him at United’s Carrington training base. His profile as a multi-functional forward, who can play either through the middle or out wide, make him an attractive option.
On the international stage, he has represented both England and Spain at youth level, playing for both nations’ U16s.
Neither player has previously been out on loan, nor have they made their senior debuts for United, meaning their development, despite them both being slightly older, is not as advanced as Amass’.
What could they bring to Wednesday?
Although they are both raw talents, they certainly aren’t lacking potential. Biancheri, who made his debut for Wales’ U21s during the September international break, has established himself as a proven goalscorer at youth level, meaning he will be itching to translate that quality to senior level.
Of course, that is a far easier said than done task, as highlighted by Wednesday attacker Charlie McNeill, who banged the goals in for fun during his youth career but is yet to do it at senior level, but every youngster has to start somewhere, and you never quite know how any youngster is going to adapt to playing first-team football for the first time.
Capable of also offering raw pace and impressive movement inside the box, Wednesday would be inheriting a striker with plenty of qualities that should stand him in good stead.
Meanwhile, Musa is a left-footed attacker, who, as already documented, can play through the middle or out wide. He is quick, direct and capable of producing the sort of tricks and flicks that can bring supporters to their feet.
Just like in Biancheri’s case, though, it remains to be seen how he would adapt to first-team football. Until that scenario develops, it is impossible to offer a firm judgement on how big an impact he could possibly make in S6.
Biancheri open to loan exit
Back in June, Biancheri, who was 18 at the time, addressed his plans for the 2025/26 season, admitting he would be prepared to go out on loan and experience some first-team football for the very first time.
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"I don't really know the plan for next season," Biancheri told The Athletic. "I just take everything as it comes.
"If that's going on loan and learning and getting experience playing men's football, I'll take it. If that's getting a chance with the first-team and playing Under-21s and earning my shot, that's what I'll do."