Sheffield Wednesday's chances of seeing more of Harry Amass this season are not completely extinguished, The Star understands, though they look unlikely after his return to Manchester United.

As reported by BBC Sheffield, the England youth international has effectively left Hillsborough having been called back to Old Trafford following weeks of speculation over the fate of what was initially described by the Premier League club as a season-long loan. He played every minute of Wednesday's Championship season since making his debut in September and has been a standout performer.

Sheffield Wednesday’s Harry Amass hopes aren’t dead

The Star understands that the latest does not represent a termination of the loan agreement, rather that the deal would have always required a renewal at this stage. Wednesday have lodged a fresh bid to do so, and it’s understood that the player himself would be open to remaining part of the fight at S6 for the rest of the season.

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Though there’s satisfaction all round on how Amass' stint at S6 has gone, Wednesday have been unable to pay money towards the loan so far due to restrictions on their recruitment activity and a host of other Championship clubs have registered offers to take him on. Those clubs offer opportunities higher up the league - and can contribute far more financially to any deal.

The decision over where Amass sees out the season now lies with United, who saw loans manager Jonny Evans leave last month and have this week parted ways with first team boss Ruben Amorim. Amass is the subject of fresh contract talks with his parent club and any club's contribution to an increased wage will no doubt play a part in that call - The Star is led to believe that United are reticent to pay the entirety of an improved deal.

As reported by The Star last week, the ultimate departure of Amass would open up a new slot for the club to sign a replacement along with the two available slots for loan players - though all deals must be completed under the restrictions they are operating in. The Owls' preference would clearly be to renew a deal for the United left-back.