Harry Amass' Sheffield Wednesday future latest with Manchester United eyes on prospect
Manchester United are understood to be very happy with the strides taken by Harry Amass at Sheffield Wednesday as they continue to keep a close eye on his progress, The Star understands.
The Owls loanee played in all three of England under-19s’ matches over the international break and will hope to continue his fine form in a Wednesday shirt when the Owls welcome city rivals Sheffield United to Hillsborough this weekend. Amass has played every minute of their Championship campaign since making his debut in the middle of September and scored his first senior goal in their last time out defeat at Southampton.
The left-back signed in a deadline day switch from the Old Trafford giants that has seen his parent club cover the costs of his loan due to Wednesday’s financial position - and the recruitment restrictions subsequently placed on them by the EFL.
Discussions between Wednesday and United over his future are already underway ahead of January, with officials from the Premier League giants having been keeping a close eye on his performances. Amass suggested in a recent interview that confirmation of his future was as of yet unconfirmed.
Some weeks on, The Star’s understanding of the situation per sources is that though all parties appear content with the progress of the loan, no solid agreement between the two clubs has yet been made and talks are ongoing. It is believed that the loan will have to be re-jigged in order for Amass to stay on at S6 and it is hoped this can be achieved. Speaking this week, Owls boss Henrik Pedersen maintained that he was ‘hopeful’ that he would keep hold of the 18-year-old for the remainder of the campaign.
Speaking on Amass’ development, the Danish coach spoke glowingly on an increased courage and empathy both as a player and as a young man. He said: “The overall picture for him is that he had a really good beginning. For all kids that come up from youth football with some Premier League games and then come into the Championship to play three games in a row, then the Championship knocks you on the shoulder and says ‘Oh, we need intensity, Harry; Saturday, Wednesday, Saturday. We need to go again.’
“This journey he has had as a person in the last two or three months has been amazing and the last three games he has played on a high level. When you get a young player from United, he is used to another environment. But to come to Sheffield Wednesday, he really, really wanted to come to us... He has a self-knowledge of who he wants to be and who he doesn’t want to be.”